e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is a pan-India online trading platform that allows farmers to sell their crops to buyers across the country at the best price. Instead of depending on one local mandi, farmers registered on e-National Agriculture Market can reach thousands of traders through transparent online bidding. This guide explains everything about this scheme: what it is, the e-NAM full form, its benefits and features, the registration process, mandi list, and how to sell your produce online.
Key Takeaways: e-National Agriculture Market
Launched On: The e-National Agriculture Market scheme was launched on 14 April 2016, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
Initiative: "One Nation, One Market"
Trade Volume: Over 13.25 crore metric tonnes traded, worth ₹4.84 lakh crore.
Mandis Integrated: 1,656 mandis across 23 States and 4 Union Territories
Commodities Traded: 247 (grains, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, spices)
Who Can Register: Farmers, Traders, Commission Agents, FPOs, Mandi Boards — registration is free for all.
Registered Farmers: Over 1.80 crore+
Official Website: enam.gov.in
Helpline Number: 1800-270-0224 (Toll-Free)
What is e-NAM (National Agriculture Market)?
e-National Agriculture Market is an online trading platform that connects APMC mandis across India into a unified national marketplace for agricultural commodities. It was launched on 14 April 2016 as part of the "One Nation, One Market" vision for Indian agriculture. The e-NAM yojana is run by the Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The National Agriculture Market operates as a single-window system where farmers can access all key services in one place, from recording crop arrivals and quality testing to online bidding and receiving payment directly in their bank account. The goal is to bring greater transparency, faster transactions, and fairer prices into agricultural marketing across states.
Before e-NAM, farmers had to depend on their local mandi and a handful of traders to sell their produce. This often led to low prices, limited competition, and no way to check the real market rate. The e-NAM platform removes these barriers by opening up the market to buyers from across the country. Whether you are a small farmer, a trader, or part of an FPO, the platform provides equal access to a competitive marketplace at no registration cost.
e-NAM Mandis — How Many Mandis and States?
The table below shows the current scale of the platform as of March 2026:
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Detail
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Number
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Total e-NAM Mandis
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1,656
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States Covered
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23
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Union Territories
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4
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Commodities Available
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247
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Registered Farmers
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1.80 crore+
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Registered Traders
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2.73 lakh
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To find your nearest mandi, check the mandi list online, or ask at your local APMC office.
e-National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Features:
e-NAM offers many useful features that make selling crops easier and fairer for farmers:
- Online bidding: Buyers from across India bid for your crop in real time.
- Quality assaying: Your produce is tested for quality, so you get a price based on grade.
- Transparent price discovery: You can see the real market rate before selling your produce.
- Single-window service: Gate entry, quality testing, bidding, and payment all happen on one platform.
- Inter-state trade module: Traders with a Unified State License can bid for produce across state borders.
- Unique Lot ID tracking: Each lot of produce is tracked from gate entry to final sale through a digital identifier.
- Live price dashboard: Publicly accessible dashboard showing real-time commodity prices, mandi arrivals, and trade volumes.
- e-NWR facility: Store your crop in a warehouse and sell it later to avoid a distress sale.
- Secondary sale module: Buyers can resell already-purchased lots directly on the platform.
- Mobile app in 12 languages: Check prices for 247 commodities in your own language.
- Logistics module: Helps arrange transport from the farm to the mandi to the buyer.
Benefits of e-NAM for Farmers
The e-NAM portal offers many benefits that make selling produce easier and more profitable for farmers. Here are the key benefits you should know:
- Better prices: More buyers from across India compete for your produce through online bidding, which leads to higher rates compared to selling to a few local traders.
- Reduced transaction costs: Market fee is charged only once (at the first sale from the farmer), and farmers deal more directly with buyers — lowering repeated charges and intermediation costs.
- Pan-India Market Access: Farmers are not limited to their local mandi. They can sell to traders, processors, and buyers across India .
- Fair weighing and grading: Every lot is quality tested and graded at the mandi. Farmers growing superior quality crops receive premium prices based on actual grade, not a flat generic rate.
- Fast payment: Money is transferred directly to the farmer's bank account through RTGS, NEFT, or UPI. No delays and no cash-related risks.
- Real-time price info: Farmers can check live commodity prices, mandi arrivals, and trade volumes on the app before deciding when and where to sell.
- Track produce on mobile: Each batch of produce can be tracked from gate entry to final sale through the e-NAM mobile app using a unique lot ID.
- Avoid distress sales: Farmers can store their crop in a registered warehouse and sell it later through e-NWR when prices improve, without physically transporting it to the mandi.
- Free registration: There is no cost to register on the e-NAM platform. It is completely free for every farmer across India.
Documents Required for e-NAM Registration
Keep these documents ready before you register for the e-National Agriculture Market:
- Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card as identity proof
- Bank account passbook scanned copy or cancelled cheque
- Land Ownership Certificate or Farmer ID Card (if required by the APMC)
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar and bank account for OTP verification
- Passport-size photograph
- Email ID to receive login ID and password
e-NAM Registration — Step-by-Step Guide
Farmers can complete the registration easily through these steps. The registration is completely free.
Online Registration on e-NAM Portal
- Visit the official website enam.gov.in or download the e-NAM mobile app from the Google Play Store
- Click on "Registration" and select "Farmer" as the registration type
- Choose your State and nearest APMC / e-NAM mandi
- Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and basic details
- Verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number
- Fill in your Aadhaar number and bank account details. PM-KISAN ID is optional but helpful
- Upload your passbook/cancelled cheque and ID proof
- Review all details for accuracy and click "Submit"
- You will receive a temporary Login ID and password on your email and mobile number
- Log in, complete KYC, and send the request to your APMC for approval
- You will receive an email confirming your application status as Submitted, In Progress, Approved, or Rejected
- After APMC approval, you get a permanent e-National Agriculture Market Farmer Login ID, and you can start trading.
Tip: After registration, note down your e-NAM registration number. You will need it to log in and sell your produce.
How to Sell Your Crop on e-National Agriculture Market
After logging in, follow these simple steps to sell your produce:
Step 1: Register on the Platform
First, create your farmer account on the e-NAM portal (enam.gov.in) or mobile app using your Aadhaar, bank details, and mobile number. Once your APMC approves it, you'll get your permanent login ID to start selling.
Step 2: Bring Your Crop to the Mandi
Take your harvested and cleaned produce to your registered e-NAM-enabled APMC mandi. Carry your farmer login ID for verification at the gate.
Step 3: Gate Entry & Quality Testing
At the mandi, your produce is weighed and each lot is given a unique identification number to track it through the entire selling process. Mandi personnel then test your produce for quality parameters such as moisture content, cleanliness, and grade, ensuring fair pricing based on the actual quality of your crop.
Step 4: Lot Details Uploaded
The mandi operator uploads your crop details, including type, quantity, grade, and quality report, onto the e-NAM portal against your farmer ID. Once uploaded, your produce becomes visible to buyers across India.
Step 5: Online Bidding
Registered buyers and traders from across the country can view your produce details, including quality reports and images. They place online bids in a transparent auction for a set time period. You can monitor all bids in real time and see the prices offered by different buyers.
Step 6: Accept the Best Offer
After the bidding period ends, the system identifies the highest bid for your lot. The mandi official shares the highest offer with you. You can accept or reject it. On acceptance, a sale confirmation slip is generated with the agreed price and buyer information.
Step 7: Payment & Delivery
The buyer deposits payment into the mandi account, which is then transferred quickly to your registered bank account. Once payment is confirmed, the produce is handed over to the buyer. In some cases, integrated logistics services can assist with transportation
e-NAM Payment Process — How Farmers Get Paid
Step-by-Step Payment Process
- Assaying and Weighing: The crop's quality is tested and weighed at the APMC mandi, and the data is entered onto the e-NAM portal.
- Online Bidding: Buyers compete openly for the produce, discovering the best transparent price.
- Sale Agreement Generation: A bill is generated detailing the quantity, commodity price, and fees. The system also generates a primary invoice and a Sale Bill that includes market fees, commission, and packaging charges.
- Buyer Payment: The buyer transfers the total amount digitally via NEFT, RTGS, or BHIM UPI into a pool account or directly to the farmer. The e-NAM payment gateway is also available for secure fund transfers into the centralized APMC settlement account.
- Direct Transfer: Once the buyer's payment is verified and the produce is accepted, the APMC approves the transaction online and releases the funds directly to the farmer's registered bank account. This typically happens within 1 business day.
e-NAM Helpline Number & Contact Information
If you need any help with registration, trading, or payments, you can reach the official support team through the following channels:
Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-270-0224
Email:
nam@sfac.in
enam.helpdesk@gmail.com
Official Website: enam.gov.in
State-Level Help
State APMC / Mandi Board: Contact your State Agricultural Marketing Board for registration and mandi-related support.
District Agriculture Office: Get guidance on documents, eligibility, and the registration process.
