Maharashtra Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Maharashtra.
Which are the major mandis in Maharashtra?+
Maharashtra has 20+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Nashik Mandi, Pune Market Yard, Malegaon APMC, Basmat(Kurunda) APMC, Chandur Railway APMC, Lasalgaon APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the Maharashtra mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Maharashtra?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Maharashtra are:
• Wheat — average modal ₹2,416 / Quintal
• Onion — average modal ₹2,031 / Quintal
• Potato — average modal ₹1,440 / Quintal
• Tomato — average modal ₹2,469 / Quintal
• Maize — average modal ₹2,059 / Quintal
• Mustard — average modal ₹5,416 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Maharashtra?+
Use the Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Maharashtra farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Maharashtra 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.