Kerala raises its natural rubber support price by ₹50 per kg, increasing the rate from ₹200 to ₹250 per kg. The higher support price comes into effect for bills from July 3, 2026. The State’s move follows repeated demands from farmers and rubber producer organisations to raise the support price, as production and cultivation costs have risen. The enhanced rate is intended to help offset higher input and cultivation expenses and provide relief to rubber growers. By adjusting the support price, the government seeks to sustain farmer incomes and respond to cost pressures affecting rubber production. The announcement is framed as a measure to counter rising costs and ease financial strain for those involved in rubber cultivation. The update applies to transactions billed from the effective date, according to the reporting, and reflects an upward revision of the support mechanism used for natural rubber in Kerala.