Government Notifies Maximum Sale Price of Bt Cotton Seeds for 2025-26
New Delhi: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued a notification setting the maximum sale price of Bt cotton seeds for the financial year 2025-26 across India.
According to S.O.1472(E), issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Cotton Seeds Price (Control) Order, 2015, the Central Government has finalized the prices based on recommendations from the designated committee.
The maximum sale price for a 475-gram packet of Bt cotton seeds, which includes 5 to 10 percent non-Bt seeds, has been set at ₹635 for BG-I and ₹901 for BG-II. The decision aims to regulate the seed market, ensuring affordability for farmers while maintaining a balance between industry interests and agricultural sustainability.
Industry stakeholders, including seed manufacturers and cotton growers, are expected to align with these regulated prices for the upcoming cotton season. The government’s move is expected to impact both input costs for farmers and the pricing strategies of seed companies, influencing cotton cultivation across the country.
