Himachal Pradesh Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Himachal Pradesh.
Which are the major mandis in Himachal Pradesh?+
Himachal Pradesh has 3+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: PMY Bilaspur, PMY Paonta Sahib, PMY Kullu. See the full list with daily rates on the Himachal Pradesh mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Himachal Pradesh?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Himachal Pradesh are:
• Bitter gourd — average modal ₹3,500 / Quintal
• Water Melon — average modal ₹1,500 / Quintal
• Litchi — average modal ₹8,500 / Quintal
• Pea Pod/Pea Cod/हरी मटर — average modal ₹9,000 / Quintal
• Cucumbar(Kheera) — average modal ₹3,300 / Quintal
• Cauliflower — average modal ₹3,800 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Himachal Pradesh?+
Use the Himachal Pradesh 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 Himachal Pradesh?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Himachal Pradesh farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Himachal Pradesh 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.