Overview
- Arthiyas’ commissions for wheat rise to Rs 50.75 per quintal in Punjab and Haryana from Rs 46, and to Rs 45.67 in Rajasthan from Rs 41.40.
- The commission for paddy payable to Arthiyas increases to Rs 50.61 per quintal from Rs 45.88.
- Cooperative societies’ commissions move to Rs 29.79 per quintal for wheat from Rs 27 and to Rs 35.30 for paddy from Rs 32.
- Procurement carried out at modern silos will attract 50% of the mandi-equivalent commission under the existing policy framework.
- The Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ministry approved the changes after a sub-committee with FCI and state representatives reviewed rates, with the update coming as rabi purchases progress and drawing political attention in Punjab.