The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has issued a notification on March 27th, 2025, regarding the maximum sale price of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt.) cotton seeds for the financial year 2025-26. The notification was made in exercise of the powers conferred under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and the Cotton Seeds Price (Control) Order, 2015.
Maximum Sale Price of Bt. Cotton Seeds (2025-26)
The table below outlines the maximum sale prices for Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt.) cotton seed packets containing 475 grams of Refugia-in-Bag seeds, with a minimum of 5% and a maximum of 10% non-Bt. cotton seeds:
| Version of Bt. Cotton Hybrid | Maximum Sale Price (in Rupees) |
| BG-I | ₹635 |
| BG-II | ₹901 |
Details of the Notification:
- The prices apply to Bt. cotton seeds packets for the 2025-26 financial year.
- The seeds must contain minimum 5% and maximum 10% non-Bt. cotton seeds.
- The notification sets the maximum sale price that can be charged for these cotton seed packets across India.
This move is aimed at ensuring the accessibility and affordability of Bt. cotton seeds to farmers, while also maintaining control over the prices of essential agricultural inputs.
Impact:
This regulation is expected to help cotton farmers by controlling the cost of purchasing Bt. cotton seeds, ensuring that the pricing is fair and reasonable for the coming financial year. The new prices are part of the government’s ongoing efforts to make agricultural inputs more affordable while safeguarding the interests of farmers.
