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Centre approves hike in commission rates for arthiyas & cooperative societies
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Wednesday, 18 March, 2026, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant move to support the intermediaries involved in India’s massive grain procurement operations, the Government of India has approved a revision of commission rates for Arthiyas (commission agents) and cooperative societies. The new rates will come into effect starting from the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026-27.
The decision follows consistent requests from various state governments to update the existing commission structure. To address these concerns, a specialized sub-committee—comprising representatives from the Food Corporation of India (FCI), state governments, and the Department of Food and Public Distribution—was formed to evaluate the prevailing rates and recommend adjustments.
Under the newly approved structure, Arthiyas in the primary wheat-producing states of Punjab and Haryana will see their commission increase from Rs 46.00 per quintal to Rs 50.75 per quintal. In Rajasthan, the commission for wheat will rise from Rs 41.40 per quintal to Rs 45.67 per quintal. Additionally, the commission for paddy procurement has been scaled up from ?45.88 per quintal to Rs 50.61 per quintal.
Cooperative societies, which play a vital role in aggregation and intermediary services, will also benefit from the revision. Their commission for wheat procurement will increase from Rs 27.00 per quintal to Rs 29.79 per quintal. For paddy, the rate has been revised upward from Rs 32.00 per quintal to Rs 35.30 per quintal.
The government clarified that for procurement conducted at modern silos, the commission payable will remain at 50 per cent of the rates applicable in traditional mandis, maintaining consistency with the current policy framework.
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution stated that these revisions are aimed at bolstering the efficiency of the procurement system. By providing better financial incentives to the agencies facilitating these operations, the government ensures a smoother transition of crops from farmers to national stocks, supporting the country's food security infrastructure.
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