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flag India raises jute MSP to Rs 5,925 for 2026-27, ensuring 61.8% return over costs.

flag The Indian government has raised the Minimum Support Price for raw jute (TD-3 grade) to Rs 5,925 per quintal for the 2026-27 season, a Rs 275 increase from the previous year. flag The move ensures a 61.8% return over production costs and follows the policy of setting MSP at 1.5 times the cost of production. flag Since 2014-15, the MSP has more than doubled, rising from Rs 2,400 to Rs 5,925. flag The Jute Corporation of India will manage price support operations, with the central government covering any losses. flag The government has paid Rs 1,342 crore in MSP to jute farmers since 2014-15, compared to Rs 441 crore in the prior decade. flag In separate decisions, the cabinet approved three railway projects worth Rs 9,072 crore and the expansion of Srinagar Airport.

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