Gram (Chana) Price Today in India - चना / छोला का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Gram (Chana) (चना / छोला) in India is ₹7,200 per quintal, up ₹1100 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹5,627 to a maximum of ₹10,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Gram (Chana) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Gram (Chana) is grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh. It is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar).

Gram (chana) is India's largest pulse crop by area and production, accounting for nearly 50% of total pulse output. Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are the dominant producers, and India's ₹15,000+ crore besan (gram flour) processing industry drives significant additional demand beyond the food grain market.

Gram (Chana) MSP Rabi 2025-26 - ₹5,875/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875 per quintal for Rabi 2025-26, 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 gram (chana) below ₹5,875/quintal. Today's market price of ₹7,200 is above MSP, so the open market is paying well - sell where you get the best rate. See the full Gram (Chana) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.

Why Gram (Chana) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the gram (chana) 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 Gram (Chana)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your gram (chana) 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 gram (chana) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. 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.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹5,875) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Gram (Chana) Varieties in India

  • JG-11 (Madhya Pradesh - most popular)
  • Pusa-1053 (wilt resistant)
  • RSG-963 (Rajasthan)
  • GNG-1958 (Rajasthan)
  • Vijay (desi chana, Maharashtra)

Gram (Chana) Uses & End Markets

  • Besan (chickpea flour) for pakoras, sweets, bread
  • Dalia and whole chana for curries
  • Chanajor garam and roasted chana snacks
  • Dal (split gram) for dals and soups
  • Animal feed from chana straw (bhoosa)

Grow Better Gram (Chana) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best gram (chana) crop: choose a high-yield Gram (Chana) 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.