West Bengal Agriculture FAQ
Common questions about mandis, crops and prices in West Bengal.
Which are the major mandis in West Bengal?+
West Bengal has 12+ APMC mandis tracked on MyVillagers.in. Major yards include: Bethuadahari APMC, Lalbagh APMC, Barasat APMC, Bankura Sadar APMC, Dhupguri APMC, Mechua APMC. See the full list with daily rates on the West Bengal mandi page.
What are the most traded commodities in West Bengal?+
Based on mandi reports, the most-traded commodities in West Bengal are:
• Brinjal — average modal ₹3,975 / Quintal
• Tomato — average modal ₹4,200 / Quintal
• Potato — average modal ₹830 / Quintal
• Sweet Pumpkin — average modal ₹1,650 / Quintal
• Rice — average modal ₹3,150 / Quintal
• Green Chilli — average modal ₹5,100 / Quintal
How can I get today's mandi prices for West Bengal?+
Use the West Bengal 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 West Bengal?+
Yes. The Government of India procures wheat, paddy, pulses and oilseeds at MSP through FCI / NAFED / state agencies during each marketing season. West Bengal farmers should register on the state procurement portal and check eligible procurement centres before harvest.
Best buying & selling tips for West Bengal 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.