New Delhi, March 16 The Centre on Monday approved an increase in commission rates payable to Arhtiyas (local traders) and cooperative societies involved in the procurement of wheat and paddy. The rates for Arhtiyas in Punjab and Haryana will rise to Rs 50.75 per quintal for wheat, effective from the 2026-27 Rabi marketing season.
This revision follows requests from several state governments and is based on the recommendations of a sub-committee constituted with representatives from the Food Corporation of India (FCI), state governments, and the Department of Food and Public Distribution, which examined prevailing rates and recommended an upward revision.
Under the revised structure, the commission payable to Arhtiyas for wheat in Punjab and Haryana will increase from Rs 46.00 per quintal to Rs 50.75 per quintal, while in Rajasthan it will go up from Rs 41.40 to Rs 45.67 per quintal. For paddy, the commission will increase from Rs 45.88 to Rs 50.61 per quintal, according to an official statement.
For cooperative societies, the commission on wheat procurement will be revised upward from Rs 27.00 to Rs 29.79 per quintal, while for paddy it will increase from Rs 32.00 to Rs 35.30 per quintal.
In line with existing policy, procurement carried out at modern silos will attract a commission equivalent to 50 per cent of the rate applicable in mandis (local markets).
The government said the revision is aimed at ensuring the continued efficiency of the procurement system and supporting agencies facilitating procurement operations on its behalf.
Currently, the procurement of Rabi (winter) crops, especially wheat and paddy, is underway and will pick up in the coming weeks.