The Centre has revised the commission rates payable to arthiyas and cooperative societies involved in the procurement of wheat and paddy, effective from the rabi season 2026-27.According to the government, the commission for arthiyas procuring wheat in Punjab and Haryana has been increased from Rs 46 per quintal to Rs 50.75 per quintal. In Rajasthan, the rate has been raised from Rs 41.40 per quintal to Rs 45.67 per quintal.For paddy procurement, the commission payable to arthiyas has been increased from Rs 45.88 per quintal to Rs 50.61 per quintal.The commission payable to cooperative societies has also been revised. The rate for wheat procurement has been increased from Rs 27 per quintal to Rs 29.79 per quintal, while for paddy it has been raised from Rs 32 per quintal to Rs 35.30 per quintal.The government said the revision followed recommendations of a sub-committee comprising representatives of the Food Corporation of India (FCI), state governments and the Department of Food and Public Distribution.For procurement carried out at modern silos, the commission will remain 50 per cent of the rate applicable in mandis, in line with the existing policy.The move is significant as wheat and paddy procurement in Punjab and Haryana is largely conducted through arthiyas.