Assam Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Assam.
Which are the major mandis in Assam?+
Assam has 17+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Uparhali Pmy APMC, Gandhimaidan SMY, Hojai, Harbartganj Daily Market APMC, Besimari APMC, Sontoli APMC, Haibargaon APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the Assam mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Assam?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Assam are:
• Green Chilli — average modal ₹5,636 / Quintal
• Pumpkin — average modal ₹2,020 / Quintal
• Brinjal — average modal ₹2,636 / Quintal
• Tomato — average modal ₹3,312 / Quintal
• Cabbage — average modal ₹1,103 / Quintal
• Bitter gourd — average modal ₹1,844 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Assam?+
Use the Assam mandi page on MyVillagers.in. Prices are refreshed daily from AGMARKNET (official government feed) and supplemented with eNAM live auction data where available. You can also set price alerts in your dashboard.
Does MSP procurement happen in Assam?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Assam farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Assam traders+
• Track modal-price spreads across mandis in the state — district-to-district variation can exceed 10–15%.
• Buy during peak arrivals (post-harvest), sell during lean months once stocks taper.
• Use the Live Mandi Dashboard to spot price movers each morning.
• Account for transport, mandi fees and commission before quoting.