Amaranthus (Chaulai) Price Today in India - चौलाई का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Amaranthus (Chaulai) (चौलाई) in India is ₹2,750 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,750 to a maximum of ₹4,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Amaranthus (Chaulai) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Amaranthus (Chaulai) is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh. It is a vegetable crop with a Kharif & Summer (Year-round in warm climates) season - Kharif & Summer (Year-round in warm climates).

Amaranthus (chaulai) is a dual-purpose crop - the green leaves are a nutritious leafy vegetable while the grain type (rajgira) is a gluten-free superfood with the highest protein content of any grain cereal (14-18%). Maharashtra's nashik and UP grow most of India's grain amaranth, which sells at ₹150-400/kg retail in health food markets.

Is There an MSP for Amaranthus (Chaulai)?

Amaranthus (Chaulai) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes amaranthus (chaulai) 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 Amaranthus (Chaulai) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the amaranthus (chaulai) 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 Amaranthus (Chaulai)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your amaranthus (chaulai) 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 amaranthus (chaulai) - 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 Amaranthus (Chaulai) Varieties in India

  • Pusa Kiran (leaf vegetable type)
  • CO-1 (Tamil Nadu leaf type)
  • Annapoorna (grain type, Maharashtra)
  • Golden Giant (grain amaranth)
  • H-4 (Uttarakhand grain type)

Amaranthus (Chaulai) Uses & End Markets

  • Chaulai saag (leafy vegetable)
  • Rajgira ladoo (festival sweet, Navratri fasting food)
  • Rajgira flour for gluten-free health products
  • Amaranth grain for protein bars and cereals
  • Natural red dye from amaranth pigment

Grow Better Amaranthus (Chaulai) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best amaranthus (chaulai) 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.