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Average mandi prices of major food crops ruling below MSP: RBI article


Published on 2025-05-22 06:51:30 - ThePrint
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  • Mumbai, May 22 (PTI) Average mandi prices of major food crops, barring wheat, are ruling below the minimum support price due to bumper harvest of kharif and rabi crops, according to the latest Reserve Bank bulletin. Also, high frequency food price data for May so far (up to May 19) showed a broad-based moderation in [
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The article from ThePrint discusses a recent RBI bulletin highlighting that the average mandi prices for major food crops in India are ruling below the Minimum Support Prices (MSPs). This situation is attributed to an increase in the production of food grains and oilseeds, leading to a surplus in supply. The RBI article notes that despite the government's efforts to procure these crops at MSPs, the actual market prices remain lower, affecting farmers' incomes. The bulletin suggests that this price disparity could impact agricultural profitability and rural demand, urging for more effective price support mechanisms to ensure farmers receive fair compensation for their produce.

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