Punjab Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in Punjab.
Which are the major mandis in Punjab?+
Punjab has 11+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Ludhiana Mandi, Amritsar Mandi, Nakodar APMC, Bathinda APMC, GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi) APMC, Kotkapura APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the Punjab mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in Punjab?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in Punjab are:
• Potato — average modal ₹1,437 / Quintal
• Wheat — average modal ₹2,395 / Quintal
• Paddy — average modal ₹2,180 / Quintal
• Basmati — average modal ₹4,194 / Quintal
• Cotton — average modal ₹7,090 / Quintal
• Mustard — average modal ₹5,363 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for Punjab?+
Use the Punjab 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 Punjab?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. Punjab farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for Punjab 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.