Copra MSP for 2026 Season: Milling and Ball Copra Rates
Why in the news
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) cleared a higher copra support price for the 2026 season, giving coconut growers some comfort as costs climb.
Key facts
| Variety | New MSP per quintal | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| Milling copra (Fair Average Quality) | ₹12,027 | ₹445 |
| Ball copra | ₹12,500 | ₹400 |
About copra
- The dried kernel of mature coconuts, dried in the sun or in a kiln or hot-air dryer.
- Makes a perishable nut into a storable, tradable commodity.
- Major growing belts include the North-East, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
About MSP
- A price declared in advance, acting as a floor so growers avoid selling below production cost.
- Suggested by the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), cleared by the CCEA.
Exam angle
- Milling copra ₹12,027; ball copra ₹12,500.