Indian Farmers Pivot to Oilseeds as Market Prices Outpace Government Support
Indian farmers are poised to significantly expand their soybean cultivation area for the upcoming 2026-27 marketing season, driven by market prices that are currently trading well above the government-mandated Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹5,708 per quintal. As agricultural sowing cycles approach, the favorable price environment is incentivizing growers across major producing states, including Maharashtra…