Fenugreek (Methi) Price Today in India - मेथी का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Fenugreek (Methi) (मेथी) in India is ₹5,000 per quintal, up ₹112 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹900 to a maximum of ₹7,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Fenugreek (Methi) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Fenugreek (Methi) is grown mainly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana. It is a spice crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Jan-Mar).

India is the world's largest methi producer and Rajasthan alone accounts for 80% of India's fenugreek cultivation, with Sikar and Nagaur being the key production districts. Fenugreek seeds contain diosgenin - a precursor for steroidal drugs - making it a pharmaceutical crop increasingly grown on contract for hormone and anti-diabetic drug manufacturing.

Is There an MSP for Fenugreek (Methi)?

Fenugreek (Methi) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes fenugreek (methi) 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 Fenugreek (Methi) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the fenugreek (methi) 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 Fenugreek (Methi)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your fenugreek (methi) 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 fenugreek (methi) - 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. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Fenugreek (Methi) Varieties in India

  • Rajendra Kranti (Rajasthan high-yield)
  • Pusa Early Bunching (leaf type)
  • HM-10 (Haryana)
  • UM-4 (Gujarat)
  • Kasuri Methi (Punjab - small leaf premium type)

Fenugreek (Methi) Uses & End Markets

  • Methi powder for spice blends and curries
  • Fresh methi leaves (saag) - vegetable
  • Kasuri methi (dried leaves) - premium garnish spice
  • Diosgenin extraction for steroidal drug manufacturing
  • Galactagogue supplement for nursing mothers

Grow Better Fenugreek (Methi) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best fenugreek (methi) 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.