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Haryana mandi guide (हरियाणा)

How to sell your crop, government rules, licences, and today's prices — free.

Information last verified: October 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.

How wheat & paddy selling works in Haryana mandis

Haryana's mandis are among the busiest in north India for wheat, paddy, mustard and cotton. Karnal, Hisar, Sirsa, Ambala, Kaithal and Sonepat grain markets handle huge arrivals during the paddy (Oct–Nov) and wheat (Apr–May) seasons. Like neighbouring Punjab, Haryana procures through licensed arhtiyas with direct bank transfer (DBT) to farmers. The Haryana APMC Act caps statutory commission at 2.5%, and HAFED / HCF manage state-level procurement alongside FCI.

From J-Form to DBT — Haryana process

Step 1: Take your crop to the nearest mandi with land records and your J-Form. Step 2: Sell through a licensed arhtiya at the market — they weigh, issue a parchi, and run the auction. Step 3: For MSP wheat/paddy, your land record and bank account must be linked for DBT. Step 4: Keep your weigh slip until funds clear in your bank account.

Karnal & Hisar — local selling tips

Karnal and Hisar mandis see peak arrivals during paddy and wheat seasons — go early to avoid long waits. Moisture deductions at procurement weighbridges are common — check your grain quality before selling. Arhtiya credit dues can hold up your payment — settle any old dues first. Verify the current MSP notification for wheat and paddy before the season starts.

Moisture cut warning — Haryana procurement

Moisture deductions at procurement weighbridges are Haryana's biggest issue. A 1% moisture cut can reduce your payment by ₹20–30 per quintal on wheat and ₹30–50 on paddy. Dry your grain before taking it to the mandi, and ask for a re-weigh if you think the moisture reading is wrong.

Main crops here
Wheat, Paddy, Mustard, Cotton, Bajra
Selling season
Paddy: Oct–Nov · Wheat: Apr–May
Who can sell
Any farmer with land records; procurement via licensed arhtiyas at mandis.
Where to register
At the nearest grain market arhtiya, or HAFED / HCF (Haryana State Cooperative) procurement centres.

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Three ways to be involved with a mandi

Tier 1 — Sell your own crop

Free · no licence needed

Bring your own wheat, paddy or mustard to sell in the mandi auction — no licence needed as a farmer. Check your land record and J-Form before going; the arhtiya handles weighing and DBT payment to your bank account.

Tier 2 — Trade as licensed trader/agent

Licence required · fee varies

Arhtiya / trader licence under the Haryana APMC Act from the Market Committee.

Tier 3 — Own a private mandi

Serious capital · for FPOs/investors

Private market licence under the Haryana APMC Act; fee + bank guarantee; 5 km distance rule applies.

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How selling actually works in Haryana

Like Punjab, Haryana procures through arhtiyas with DBT to the farmer's bank account. Keep the J-Form (purchase) and weigh slip safe until payment clears.

MSP procurement agency: Haryana State Cooperative Supply & Marketing Federation (HAFED), FCI, and related agencies.

Legal commission rate: Statutory up to 2.5%; Centre pays fixed ~Rs.50.75/qtl wheat, ~Rs.50.61/qtl paddy from RMS 2026-27 — verify current notification.

eNAM integration: About 108 mandis integrated — approx.

What they don't tell you — know your rights

  • • Standing crops damaged by early/late procurement delays.
  • • Moisture deductions at procurement weighbridges.
  • • Arhtiya credit dues can hold a farmer's sale proceeds.
  • • Protect yourself: always take and keep the official weighment slip (parchi) and the auction bill for every sale — it is your proof in any dispute. Anything charged beyond the legal commission rate can be reported to the Market Committee.

Mandis in Haryana (6)

Karnal Grain Market

Karnal · Wheat, Paddy, Basmati

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Hisar Grain Market

Hisar · Cotton, Wheat, Mustard

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Sirsa Grain Market

Sirsa · Cotton, Wheat

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Ambala Grain Market

Ambala · Wheat, Paddy

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Kaithal Grain Market

Kaithal · Paddy, Wheat

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Sonepat Grain Market

Sonipat · Wheat, Paddy, Vegetables

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Documents you need (Tier 1)

  • • Identity proof (Aadhaar / voter ID)
  • • Land records (for MSP procurement verification)
  • • Bank account details (for DBT payment)
  • • Token / registration slip where the state requires it

Check before you pay

Statutory up to 2.5%; Centre pays fixed ~Rs.50.75/qtl wheat, ~Rs.50.61/qtl paddy from RMS 2026-27 — verify current notification.

Keep every weigh slip and bill. Confirm MSP for your crop each season before agreeing a price.

Sources & official links

For your state's APMC / Marketing Board circulars, search “Haryana agricultural marketing board official site” and verify the current notified rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Haryana mein paddy / grain kaise bechein? / How do I sell paddy in Haryana?
Register with your land records at the notified mandi or paddy purchase centre (PACS) in Haryana. For MSP you must get the token/registration first, then sell within your assigned window. For open-market sale, go through a licensed commission agent in the APMC yard and keep the weigh slip.
Haryana mein mandi mein register kaise karein? / How to register in Haryana mandi?
Farmers: bring identity + land records to APMC mandi. Traders/commission agents: get a licence from the Market Committee under the Haryana APMC Act.
Mandi aur MSP price mein kya fark hai? / What's the difference between mandi price and MSP?
MSP is the government's guaranteed minimum rate for notified crops. Mandi price is the open-auction rate — it can be above or below MSP.
Haryana mein naya private mandi kaise khole? / How to open a new private mandi in Haryana?
Apply under state private-market provisions: fee + bank guarantee; 5 km distance rule from existing APMC applies. This is for FPOs/large investors, not individual farmers.
Commission agent kitna charge le sakta hai Haryana mein? / How much can a commission agent charge in Haryana?
Statutory commission capped at 2.5% under Haryana APMC Act. If charged above notified rate, complain to the Market Committee. Always keep the adaat bill.
How does moisture cut affect my wheat payment in Haryana mandis?
A 1% moisture cut can reduce payment by ₹20–30/qtl on wheat and ₹30–50 on paddy. Dry your grain before taking it to the mandi, and ask for re-weigh if the moisture reading seems wrong.
What is the commission cap in Haryana APMC mandis?
Statutory commission is capped at 2.5% under the Haryana APMC Act. HAFED and HCF manage state procurement alongside FCI.
Do I need DBT linkage for MSP wheat in Haryana?
Yes — your land record and bank account must be linked for direct DBT payment. Keep your J-Form and weigh slip safe until payment clears.
Which crops sell best at Karnal and Hisar mandis?
Wheat, paddy, mustard and cotton are the main crops. Peak arrivals are Oct–Nov for paddy and Apr–May for wheat — arrive early to avoid long waits.
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