New Delhi, Mar 17: The Government of India has approved revision in commission rates payable to arthiyas and cooperative societies engaged in procurement of wheat and paddy, effective from the Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2026–27, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
The revised rates come in response to demands from several state governments and are aimed at strengthening the procurement system by supporting intermediaries involved in aggregation and facilitation of produce on behalf of the government.
Revised Commission Structure
Following the revision, commission payable to arthiyas for wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana has been increased from ₹46.00 per quintal to ₹50.75 per quintal. In Rajasthan, the rate for wheat has been raised from ₹41.40 per quintal to ₹45.67 per quintal.
For paddy procurement, arthiyas will now receive ₹50.61 per quintal, up from the earlier ₹45.88 per quintal.
Commission rates for cooperative societies have also been revised. For wheat procurement, the commission has been increased from ₹27.00 per quintal to ₹29.79 per quintal, while for paddy it has been raised from ₹32.00 per quintal to ₹35.30 per quintal.
Committee Recommendations
The decision follows the recommendations of a sub-committee constituted to review the commission structure. The panel included representatives from the Food Corporation of India, state governments, and the Department of Food and Public Distribution.
The committee examined existing commission rates and suggested revisions to better align them with current operational requirements and cost structures.
Procurement at Silos
The government clarified that procurement carried out at modern silos will attract commission at 50 percent of the rates applicable in mandis, in line with the existing policy framework.
Objective of the Move
According to the government, the revision is intended to ensure the continued efficiency of the procurement system and to support agencies involved in facilitating procurement operations across the country.
Under existing guidelines, commission is paid to arthiyas, cooperative societies, sub-agents, and other intermediaries for their role in procurement, including aggregation and logistical support for wheat and paddy purchased on behalf of the government.
