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Wheat Prices Surge: Current Market Rates and Future Predictions


By Robin Kumar AttriUpdated On: 29-Jan-25 05:48 AM
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Wheat prices have surged 30% above MSP, benefiting farmers. Prices remain high due to supply shortages and increased FMCG demand.
Wheat Prices Surge: Current Market Rates and Future Predictions
Wheat Prices Surge: Current Market Rates and Future Predictions

Key Highlights

  • Wheat prices are 30% higher than the MSP of ₹2,425 per quintal.
  • Prices have increased 53% compared to three years ago.
  • Major markets report record-high wheat prices across India.
  • Supply shortages and FMCG demand drive price surge.
  • Prices likely to remain high until April 2025.

The price of wheat has been rising continuously, showing no signs of stabilizing despite the government's efforts to control it. Wheat prices are approximately 30% higher than the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The government has imposed stock limits, but the price increase persists. Farmers who have stored their wheat stand to benefit significantly as the market reaches record-high prices.

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Weekly Increase in Wheat Prices

According to the Central Food Supply and Distribution Departmentwheat prices have risen by ₹20 per quintal in the past week. The following table summarizes the price hike:

Time Period

Price per Quintal (₹)

Increase (%)

Last Week

2,966

3.53%

Last Year

2,535

17%

Three Years Ago

1,937

53%

Wheat Prices in Major Markets

The MSP of wheat for 2025 is set at ₹2,425 per quintal, but current market prices are significantly higher. Below is a breakdown of wheat prices in major markets across India:

Wheat Prices in Rajasthan

Market Location

Price (₹/Quintal)

Beawar Mandi

3,200

Bassi (Jaipur)

3,088

Bundi (Dei)

2,982

Jhalawar (Khanpur)

3,115

Jhunjhunu (Gudhagorji)

3,000

Hanumangarh (Sangaria)

2,900

Jhalawar's Manohar (Thana)

3,050

Kota (Ramganji)

3,101

Tonk (Malpura)

3,141

Wheat Prices in Gujarat

Market Location

Price (₹/Quintal)

Jambusar (Bharuch)

2,900

Dhoraji (Rajkot)

3,115

Anand (Borsad)

2,750

Jasdan (Rajkot)

3,350

Thara (Banaskantha)

3,350

Kalawad (Jamnagar)

3,150

Gondal Mandi (Rajkot)

3,180

Jetpur of Rajkot (District Rajkot)

3,185

Rajkot Market

3,100

Wheat Prices in Madhya Pradesh

Market Location

Price (₹/Quintal)

Bhopal (Berasia)

2,974

Chhatarpur (Lavkush Nagar)

2,850

Jabalpur (Sehora)

3,033

Ratlam (Javra)

3,035

Satna

3,850

Bhind

2,960

Harda Mandi

3,150

Hoshangabad (Pipariya)

3,069

Jhabua (Petlawad)

2,910

Mandsaur (Pipalya)

2,955

Wheat Prices in Maharashtra

Market Location

Price (₹/Quintal)

Vasai (Thane)

3,890

Dhule

3,685

Akola

2,820

Nashik (Devala)

3,400

Karjat (Ahmednagar)

2,900

Gangakhed (Parbhani)

2,800

Sonpeth (Parbhani)

3,275

Ulhasnagar (Thane)

3,200

Wheat Prices in Uttar Pradesh

Market Location

Price (₹/Quintal)

Fatehpur

2,910

Prayagraj (Ajuha)

2,880

Bahraich

3,000

Amethi (Sultanpur)

2,950

Badaun

2,930

Jalaun (Ait)

2,980

Muzaffarnagar

3,050

Pratapgarh

2,950

Raebareli (Salon)

2,750

Unnao (Purva)

2,925

Reasons for the Rise in Wheat Prices

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