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Govt hikes sugarcane FRP by Rs 10 to Rs 365 per quintal for 2026 27 season
Economy
Published on 5 May 2026
One crore farmers get more, but how
The government has raised the minimum support price for sugarcane, fixing FRP at Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026-27 season. The increase by Rs 10 is intended to support about one crore farmers and strengthen the sugar industry. Sugar recovery-linked incentives also apply, with set pricing for farmers supplying to lower-recovery mills.
- Sugarcane FRP for 2026-27 set at Rs 365 per quintal
- Price rises by Rs 10 from the previous season
- Policy targets around one crore farmers and backs sugar mills
- Set pricing applies for farmers tied to lower sugar recovery
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