Chili (Mirch) Price Today in India - मिर्च का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Chili (Mirch) (मिर्च) in India is ₹20,000 per quintal, up ₹12800 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹7,500 to a maximum of ₹31,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Chili (Mirch) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Chili (Mirch) is grown mainly in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan. It is a vegetable crop with a Kharif & Rabi (dry chili: Harvest Nov-Feb) season - Kharif & Rabi (dry chili: Harvest Nov-Feb).

India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chillies (dry and fresh), with Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district the global hub - over 30% of world chilli trade passes through Guntur. Indian chillies command premium prices for their capsaicin content, natural colour and pungency, with exports to the USA, UK and Middle East exceeding ₹4,500 crore annually.

Is There an MSP for Chili (Mirch)?

Chili (Mirch) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes chili (mirch) 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 Chili (Mirch) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the chili (mirch) 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 Chili (Mirch)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your chili (mirch) 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 chili (mirch) - 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 Chili (Mirch) Varieties in India

  • Guntur Sannam (Andhra - top export grade)
  • Byadgi (Karnataka - colour prized)
  • Wrinkled/Kashmiri (mild, for red colour)
  • Teja S-17 (high pungency export)
  • LCA-306 (Andhra - high-yield)

Chili (Mirch) Uses & End Markets

  • Dry red chilli for spice blends (garam masala, curry powder)
  • Chilli powder and chilli flakes export
  • Capsaicin extraction for pharmaceuticals
  • Red food colouring (paprika oleoresin)
  • Pickles and sauces (hot sauce manufacture)

Grow Better Chili (Mirch) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best chili (mirch) crop: choose a high-yield Chili (Mirch) 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.