💰 FinanceHow Will Groundnut MSP Procurement in Uttar Pradesh Work for Kharif 2026?
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The Centre has approved groundnut MSP procurement in Uttar Pradesh of 86,500 tonnes (about ₹650 crore) plus 43,250 tonnes of sesame (about ₹447 crore) under PM-AASHA's Price Support Scheme; registered farmers can sell at MSP once state centres open. Centre approved 86,500 tonnes of groundnut and 43,250 tonnes of sesame procurement in UP for kharif 2026.
📌 Key points
- Centre approved 86,500 tonnes of groundnut and 43,250 tonnes of sesame procurement in UP for kharif 2026.
- Estimated MSP value: about ₹650 crore for groundnut and ₹447 crore for sesame.
- Procurement runs under PSS, part of PM-AASHA, through central nodal agencies.
- All-India groundnut mandi average was about ₹6,909/quintal on 1–4 November 2026.
- Start dates and centre lists are still awaited from the Uttar Pradesh government.
How much groundnut and sesame will the government buy in UP?
The approval covers 86,500 tonnes of groundnut and 43,250 tonnes of sesame. Dividing the stated values by quantity implies a rate of roughly ₹7,500 per quintal for groundnut and about ₹10,300 per quintal for sesame; these are averages worked out from the announced totals, so farmers should confirm the official MSP at their centre.
This follows a separate 30 September 2026 PIB release approving 4.66 lakh tonnes of tur and 6,250 tonnes of moong in Uttar Pradesh worth ₹3,992.57 crore. Last season, the Centre had cleared 99,438 tonnes of groundnut and 30,410 tonnes of sesame for the state.
Who can sell groundnut at MSP and how do you register?
Only pre-registered farmers can sell. In past seasons, NAFED and NCCF ran registration through the e-Samriddhi and e-Samyukti portals, with Aadhaar-based biometric or face authentication and POS machines at centres. Payment goes directly into the farmer's bank account.
Keep your Aadhaar, bank passbook, khatauni land record and crop sowing details ready. Under PM-AASHA, oilseed procurement is usually capped at 25% of estimated state production, so early registration matters.
Is the open mandi price better than MSP right now?
Agmarknet-based figures compiled for 1–4 November 2026 shows an all-India groundnut mandi average near ₹6,909 per quintal, which is below the rate implied by the approved procurement value. That gap is exactly why PSS buying helps: selling at a government centre can mean several hundred rupees more per quintal for fair average quality produce.
Rates differ by market, moisture and grade, so compare your local mandi with the check on FastBuySale before deciding.
What should groundnut farmers do before procurement opens?
Dry pods to the moisture norm, clean out soil and broken kernels, and grade the lot. Rejections at centres usually happen over moisture and foreign matter, not price.
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💡 What's in it for buyers
- Farmers: register early and keep Aadhaar, bank and land documents updated to avoid payment delays.
- Traders and oil mills: expect firmer local groundnut prices once centres open, since MSP sets a floor.
- Sell surplus seed, sprayers or threshers on FastBuySale to raise cash before the rabi season.
- Track daily mandi rates on FastBuySale and compare with the MSP before booking a truck.
FAQs
How much groundnut will be procured at MSP in Uttar Pradesh?
The Centre approved 86,500 metric tonnes of groundnut for kharif 2026, valued at about ₹650 crore at MSP.
How much sesame will be bought?
43,250 metric tonnes of sesame, with an estimated MSP value of about ₹447 crore.
Under which scheme is the procurement done?
Under the Price Support Scheme, a component of PM-AASHA, which lets central agencies buy pulses and oilseeds at MSP when market prices fall.
When will groundnut procurement start in UP?
The start date and purchase centres had not been announced as of 5 November 2026. Farmers should follow district agriculture office and mandi samiti notices.
How is payment made to farmers?
Payment is made directly into the registered farmer's bank account after the produce is accepted and weighed at the centre.
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