This season, wheat procurement has picked up pace in key producing states. Punjab has purchased 8.38 million tonnes of wheat so far, a significant jump from 6.85 million tonnes last year. Haryana has also procured 6.19 million tonnes, higher than last year’s 5.72 million tonnes. Madhya Pradesh increased its purchase target to 7 million tonnes and has already procured 6.14 million tonnes. However, in Uttar Pradesh, procurement remains low — only 0.64 million tonnes have been bought so far against a target of 3 million tonnes.
The central government had set wheat procurement targets at MSP mainly from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. In some states, there have been informal restrictions on wheat movement by private traders, affecting supply logistics.
Wheat Prices in Mandis
Wheat prices in various mandis are currently favorable for farmers. The average mandi price in Punjab is ₹2,427 per quintal, in Madhya Pradesh ₹2,494, in Rajasthan ₹2,473, and in Haryana ₹2,426 per quintal — all above the MSP.
Expected Rise in Wheat Production
According to wheat processing industry estimates, India’s total wheat output this year is likely to reach around 111 million tonnes, up from 106 million tonnes last year. The Agriculture Ministry has set a higher target of 115.3 million tonnes for the 2024-25 crop year. The total area sown under wheat has also increased to 32 million hectares, higher than both last year and the five-year average.
Mandi Prices on 29 April 2025
Uttar Pradesh:
Wheat is getting decent rates in several mandis. In Kosikalan (Mathura), the modal price was ₹2,450 per quintal. In Ahirora (Mirzapur), it was also ₹2,450. Salon mandi (Raebareli) reported ₹2,455, while Hargaon (Sitapur) recorded ₹2,450. Prices in UP ranged from ₹2,400 to ₹2,455 per quintal.
Madhya Pradesh:
MP mandis are showing stronger prices. In Dabra (Gwalior), the modal price was ₹2,500 per quintal. Indore mandi recorded ₹2,529, while Guna mandi saw prices peak at ₹3,090 per quintal — among the highest in the country. In Khargone, prices touched ₹2,661. Other key rates include ₹2,480 in Jhabua, ₹2,380 in Mehar (Satna), and ₹2,465 in Seoni. Several mandis in MP are reporting wheat prices above ₹2,500, giving farmers better returns.
