Union Minister Amit Shah hails Rs 365/quintal sugarcane FRP for 2026–27 as pro-farmer move
Amit Shah welcomed India’s decision to fix sugarcane FRP at ₹365 per quintal for 2026–27. The government said the move would support over 5 crore farmers and ensure cane prices remain well above production costs.
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to fix the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane at Rs 365 per quintal for the 2026–27 crushing season, calling it a step that will directly benefit farmers and strengthen the sugar sector.
In a post on social media, Shah said the decision would benefit more than 5 crore sugarcane farmers and over 5 lakh workers associated with the industry.
According to the government, the FRP of Rs 365 per quintal will be applicable at a basic recovery rate of 10.25%. Farmers will receive a premium of Rs 3.56 per quintal for every 0.1% increase in recovery above this level, while a reduction of Rs 3.56 per quintal will apply for every 0.1% decrease.
The government clarified that sugar mills with a recovery rate below 9.5% will not face any reduction in FRP. In such cases, farmers will receive Rs 338.30 per quintal for sugarcane in the 2026–27 season.
Officials said the cost of sugarcane production, including actual expenses and family labour, is estimated at Rs 182 per quintal. At the 10.25% recovery rate, the FRP of Rs 365 per quintal is more than double the production cost.
The new FRP will come into effect from October 1, 2026, for sugarcane purchases in the upcoming season. The price has been fixed based on the recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) after consultations with state governments and other stakeholders.
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Source : ChiniMandi
