Wheat procurement starts on a brisk note in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan

The government has estimated 2025-26 wheat production to be a record over 115 million tonnes, higher than this year's 113.29 million tonnes

Procurement of wheat for the 2025-26 marketing year has started on a brisk note, which augurs well for the entire season if the momentum is maintained in the coming months.

 

So far, wheat procurement has started in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan while it will begin in Punjab and Haryana from April onwards.

 

Data shows that so far around 1,45,512 tonnes of wheat has been procured in Madhya Pradesh till March 23, which is significantly higher than the 14,233 tonnes procured during the same period last year.

 

Madhya Pradesh has announced a bonus of ₹125 per quintal, over and above the