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Punjab mandi guide (ਪੰਜਾਬ)

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 Punjab mandis

Punjab is India's foodgrain basket, and its mandis run on the arhtiya (commission agent) system. From Khanna — one of Asia's largest grain markets — to Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Patiala and Sangrur, wheat and paddy dominate arrivals. The state procures at MSP through PUNGRAIN, PUNSUP and Markfed, with FCI handling central stock. Farmers sell through licensed arhtiyas who manage weighing, payment and bank settlement. The Punjab APMC Act governs licences, and the statutory commission is capped at 2.5%.

From J-Form to payment — Punjab process

Step 1: Bring your wheat or paddy to the nearest grain market with your J-Form / land record and bank passbook. Step 2: Sell through a licensed arhtiya — they weigh your crop, issue a parchi, and handle the auction. Step 3: For MSP procurement, your land record and bank account must be linked for direct DBT payment. Step 4: Keep the parchi and payment slip until the money clears in your account.

Khanna & Ludhiana — local selling tips

Khanna grain market is busiest during peak paddy (Oct–Nov) and wheat (Apr–May) seasons — arrive early. Quality-cut (moisture, shrivelled grain) deductions are common at procurement — check your sample carefully. Arhtiya credit dues can sometimes hold sale proceeds — clear old dues before a new sale.

MSP 2026-27 for Wheat & Paddy in Punjab (notified)

MSP Wheat: ₹2,425 per quintal · MSP Paddy: ₹2,360 per quintal (Grade A: ₹2,380). Centre pays ~Rs.50.75/qtl wheat and ~Rs.50.61/qtl paddy over MSP through RMS 2026-27. Verify current rates on the Punjab mandi portal before selling.

Main crops here
Wheat, Paddy, Cotton, Maize
Selling season
Paddy: Oct–Nov · Wheat: Apr–May
Who can sell
Any farmer with a J-Form / land record; procurement happens through arhtiyas (commission agents) appointed at each grain market (mandi).
Where to register
At the arhtiya's shop in the nearest grain market, or through PUNSUP / Markfed / PUNGRAIN 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 or paddy to sell in the grain market auction — no licence needed as a farmer. Check your J-Form land record status before going; the arhtiya will weigh, issue parchi, and handle payment settlement.

Tier 2 — Trade as licensed trader/agent

Licence required · fee varies

A commission agent (arhtiya) licence under the Punjab APMC Act from the Market Committee — arhtiyas are central to how Punjab procures foodgrains.

Tier 3 — Own a private mandi

Serious capital · for FPOs/investors

A private market yard licence under the Punjab APMC Act; fee + bank guarantee; the usual 5 km distance rule from an existing mandi applies.

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How selling actually works in Punjab

Arhtiya-based procurement: the farmer sells through a licensed arhtiya who handles weighing, payment and bank settlement. For MSP wheat/paddy you need your land record and bank account linked for direct payment (DBT). The state also asks farmers to complete land mapping through their arhtiya before the season, and landowners can check the mapping on the Mandi Board portal emandikaran-pb.in.

MSP procurement agency: PUNGRAIN, PUNSUP, Markfed, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation + FCI.

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

eNAM integration: About 79 mandis integrated — approx.

What they don't tell you — know your rights

  • • Late lifting / jute-bag shortage during peak procurement can delay payment.
  • • Quality-cut (moisture, shrivelled grain) deductions at procurement are common.
  • • Diversion: farmers not on the land record (gair-marusi) face hurdles to sell.
  • • 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 Punjab (6)

Khanna Grain Market

Ludhiana · Wheat, Paddy

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Ludhiana Grain Market

Ludhiana · Wheat, Paddy

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Amritsar Grain Market

Amritsar · Wheat, Paddy

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Bathinda Grain Market

Bathinda · Cotton, Wheat, Paddy

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Patiala Grain Market

Patiala · Wheat, Paddy

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Sangrur Grain Market

Sangrur · Wheat, Paddy

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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% (Punjab rules); Centre pays fixed ~Rs.50.75/qtl wheat, ~Rs.50.61/qtl paddy from RMS 2026-27 — verify current cost sheet.

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 “Punjab agricultural marketing board official site” and verify the current notified rates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Punjab mein paddy / grain kaise bechein? / How do I sell paddy in Punjab?
Register with your land records at the notified mandi or paddy purchase centre (PACS) in Punjab. 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.
Punjab mein mandi mein register kaise karein? / How to register in Punjab mandi?
Farmers: bring identity + land records to APMC mandi. Traders/commission agents: get a licence from the Market Committee under the Punjab 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.
Punjab mein naya private mandi kaise khole? / How to open a new private mandi in Punjab?
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 Punjab mein? / How much can a commission agent charge in Punjab?
Statutory commission capped at 2.5% under Punjab rules. If charged above notified rate, complain to the Market Committee. Always keep the adaat bill.
How do I sell wheat at Khanna grain market?
Bring your wheat with J-Form and land record to Khanna mandi. Sell through a licensed arhtiya who handles weighing, parchi, and bank settlement. Peak season is Apr–May — arrive early.
What is MSP for wheat and paddy in Punjab 2026-27?
MSP Wheat: ₹2,425/qtl · MSP Paddy: ₹2,360/qtl (Grade A: ₹2,380). Centre pays ~Rs.50.75/qtl wheat and ~Rs.50.61/qtl paddy over MSP. Verify on the Punjab mandi portal.
Do I need a licence to sell my own crop in Punjab mandi?
No — farmers don't need a licence to sell their own produce. Traders and arhtiyas need a Market Committee licence under the Punjab APMC Act.
What if arhtiya credit dues hold my payment?
Clear any old credit dues with the arhtiya before a new sale. Keep your parchi and payment slip until funds clear in your bank account.
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