Almond (Badam) Price Today in India - बादाम का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Almond (Badam) (बादाम) in India is ₹95,000 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹95,000 to a maximum of ₹95,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Almond (Badam) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Almond (Badam) is grown mainly in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand. It is a fruit crop with a Summer harvest (May-Jul) season - Summer harvest (May-Jul).

J&K's Budgam, Pulwama and Anantnag districts produce India's indigenous Mamra almond - a soft-shell variety richer in oil than California almonds - and these sell at ₹3,000-5,000/kg retail compared to ₹700-1,200/kg for imported Californian almonds. India imports 90% of its almond requirement from the USA (primarily), making domestic Mamra almond one of the most valuable tree crops per hectare.

Is There an MSP for Almond (Badam)?

Almond (Badam) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes almond (badam) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Almond (Badam) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the almond (badam) harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Almond (Badam)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your almond (badam) directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your almond (badam) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Almond (Badam) Varieties in India

  • Mamra (J&K indigenous - premium variety)
  • Waris (J&K local hard shell)
  • Non Pareil (California type, trial in HP)
  • Ne Plus Ultra (HP hills)
  • IXL (trial variety)

Almond (Badam) Uses & End Markets

  • Edible kernel - premium snack and health food
  • Almond oil for cooking and cosmetics
  • Almond milk and almond flour (health food trend)
  • Confectionery (kalakand, barfi, halwa)
  • Skin care and hair oil (almond oil massage)

Grow Better Almond (Badam) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best almond (badam) crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.