Bajra (Pearl Millet) Price Today in India - बाजरा का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Bajra (Pearl Millet) (बाजरा) in India is ₹2,430 per quintal, up ₹5 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,070 to a maximum of ₹3,514 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Bajra (Pearl Millet) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) is grown mainly in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Maharashtra. It is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct).
Bajra (pearl millet) is the most heat and drought-tolerant of India's major cereals, making it the crop of choice for Rajasthan's arid zones. India produces over 50% of global bajra and it is increasingly exported as a health grain to Europe and the USA, where it commands ₹40-60/kg in specialty stores.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹2,900/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your bajra (pearl millet) below ₹2,900/quintal. Today's market price of ₹2,430 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹2,900 instead of the open market. See the full Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.
Why Bajra (Pearl Millet) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the bajra (pearl millet) 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: MSP sets a price floor; 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 Bajra (Pearl Millet)
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your bajra (pearl millet) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹2,900) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Bajra (Pearl Millet) Varieties in India
- HHB-67 Improved (Haryana - most popular)
- Pusa Composite 701
- GHB-732 (Gujarat)
- Rajasthan Composite-2
- MPMH-17 (Madhya Pradesh)
Bajra (Pearl Millet) Uses & End Markets
- Bajra roti - staple winter food in Rajasthan/Haryana
- Pearl millet flour for gluten-free health foods
- Livestock and poultry feed
- Fodder crop (bajra chara)
- Export as health grain to Europe and North America
Grow Better Bajra (Pearl Millet) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best bajra (pearl millet) crop: choose a high-yield Bajra (Pearl Millet) 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.