Today's Bajra Mandi Price — Satara, Maharashtra
Phaltan APMC · 2 August 2026
Today's Modal Price
Phaltan APMC · 2 August 2026
Bajra Mandi Price
₹2,600
About ₹26/kg
₹2,500
₹2,770
₹33-42/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Satara, Maharashtra · 3 mandis reporting
Today the price of Bajra at Phaltan APMC mandi (Satara, Maharashtra) is ₹2,600/quintal, or about ₹26/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹2,500 to ₹2,770 per quintal. Across Maharashtra, Bajra is selling today from ₹2,500 (APMC Karjat ) to ₹3,500 (APMC Pune ), across 3 mandis. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹33–₹42/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
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Bajra Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹2,600/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹26 |
| 5 kg | ₹130 |
| 10 kg | ₹260 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹520 |
| 50 kg | ₹1,300 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹2,600 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹26,000 |
Bajra Prices Across Maharashtra Today
Today Bajra is being sold in 3 mandis across Maharashtra. The highest price of ₹3,500/quintal was recorded at APMC Pune , Pune, and the lowest price of ₹2,500/quintal at APMC Karjat , Ahilyanagar. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹2,900/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Maharashtra
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| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajra | APMC Chattrapati Sambhajinagar | ₹2,484 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Pachora | ₹2,205 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Akola | ₹2,450 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Parola | ₹2,400 | — |
| Bajra | Jalgaon(Masawat) | ₹2,400 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Paithan | ₹2,401 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Amarawati | ₹2,475 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Jalana | ₹2,460 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Mumbai | ₹3,200 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Shahada | ₹2,425 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Vaijpur | ₹2,380 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Devala | ₹2,800 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Beed | ₹2,613 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Dhule | ₹2,455 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Gevrai | ₹2,467 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Kalyan | ₹3,300 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Pune | ₹3,500 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Sinner | ₹2,705 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Nandgaon | ₹2,450 | — |
| Bajra | APMC Dondaicha | ₹2,371 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Bajra in Satara
This price of ₹26/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹26/kg, the retail price in Satara is expected to be about ₹33–₹42/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Bajra Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Bajra can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. MSP (Minimum Support Price)
Bajra is covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a floor rate set by the government — although the daily mandi price can still move above or below it.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Bajra
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Before sowing (lean season)
Prices softest
Right after harvest (March–May, rabi)
Grain prices are softest right after harvest (March–May for rabi), when mandis see heavy arrivals, and firm up gradually in the lean season before the next crop. For MSP-covered crops these swings are relatively limited.
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The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹22,960
Net per Quintal
₹2,296
Total Deductions
₹3,040
12% of gross
Gross Value
₹26,000
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Bajra Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Phaltan APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Phaltan APMC
- Regulator
- Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Satara
- State
- Maharashtra
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Satara: Jawali APMC, Karad APMC, Lonand APMC, Patan APMC, Satara APMC, Vaduj APMC, Vai APMC
How to Sell Bajra at Phaltan APMC
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
Today's Prices of Other Crops at Phaltan APMC
Also check today's prices of the other crops sold at this mandi.
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.