India MSP of Jowar/Sorghum (Maldandi) (KMS, ₹/Quintal)
Source: statSCALAR
Key Takeaway
- The MSP for Maldandi jowar increased from ₹2,758 per quintal in 2021–22 to ₹4,073 in 2026–27, representing growth of approximately 47.7%. Its MSP remained above that of hybrid jowar throughout the displayed period, reaching a ₹50 per quintal difference in 2026–27. This pattern highlights the importance of maintaining separate historical series for the two jowar varieties.
About This Dataset
This dataset tracks the Government of India’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Maldandi jowar, where separately reported, under the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS), expressed in ₹ per quintal. Jowar is generally sown during June–July and harvested from September to November, while sales and procurement typically follow harvest and vary by region. The KMS generally runs from 1 October to 30 September of the following year, supporting historical MSP trend and procurement analysis.
Methodology
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