ArdorComm Media News Network
March 18, 2026
The Centre has approved an upward revision in commission rates for Arthiyas and cooperative bodies involved in procuring wheat and paddy on its behalf, with the new rates set to take effect from the Rabi Marketing Season 2026–27.
According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Arthiyas in Punjab and Haryana will now receive ₹50.75 per quintal for wheat procurement, up from ₹46. In Rajasthan, the rate has been increased from ₹41.40 to ₹45.67 per quintal. For paddy procurement, the commission has been raised from ₹45.88 to ₹50.61 per quintal.
In addition, procurement agencies will also see revised payouts. The commission for wheat procurement has been increased from ₹27 to ₹29.79 per quintal, while for paddy, it has been raised from ₹32 to ₹35.30 per quintal.
The government stated that the revision aims to strengthen the efficiency of procurement operations and provide better support to intermediaries and agencies that play a key role in aggregating and facilitating crop procurement.
The ministry further noted that commissions are paid to cooperatives, societies, sub-agents, and Arthiyas who assist in procurement under existing guidelines. The revised structure follows recommendations from a sub-committee comprising representatives from the Food Corporation of India, state governments, and the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The panel reviewed existing rates after multiple requests from states and proposed the updated commission framework.
Source: newsonair