Groundnut MSP rate and profitability for Saurashtra farmers this kharif.
What is the MSP of groundnut for 2025-26 and is it profitable in Gujarat?
VVinod Savaliya6mo ago · 290 views
6 Answers
🌾Farmer.in Krishi TeamExpert ✓6mo ago
The MSP for groundnut for the 2025-26 kharif marketing season was fixed at about Rs 7,263 per quintal, an increase of around Rs 480 over the previous year. Gujarat procures large quantities of groundnut under the Price Support Scheme through NAFED and state agencies, usually with portal registration and quantity limits per farmer. Groundnut can be profitable in Saurashtra with yields of roughly 15 to 25 quintal per hectare of pods under good management, but returns depend on rainfall, gypsum and disease control, and the open market versus MSP gap. Register early for procurement if rates fall below MSP, and confirm the current MSP and dates on the official agriculture ministry or Gujarat portal.
HHiren Dhola6mo ago
In Amreli I sell at the government procurement center most years because the rate is assured. The key for profit is getting good pod filling, so I never skip gypsum at pegging.
JJentibhai Kavar5mo ago
Dry the pods well before bringing them to the procurement centre. My first lot was held back for high moisture and I had to take it home and dry it again, losing two days. Check the moisture and FAQ quality norms the agency follows before you load the trolley.
MMaganbhai Vala5mo ago
Some seasons the open market for good bold pods paid me close to or above the procurement rate with same day cash, so compare both. The seed grade lots especially fetch a premium from traders who sell them for next year's sowing. Check the local rate before deciding where to sell.
UUshaben Savaliya5mo ago
Profit is decided in the field as much as at the mandi. Leaf spot and white grub quietly cut my pod yield the year I ignored them. Timely management and gypsum at pegging lifted my realised yield well above the cost, which is what makes groundnut pay in Saurashtra.
AAlpeshbhai Patel5mo ago
Watch out for aflatoxin from pods that stayed damp or were dug in wet soil, as buyers reject or cut the rate badly for it. I harvest at the right maturity, dry the pods quickly and store them dry. Clean well dried produce protected my price more than any market timing trick.