Jute Cultivation in West Bengal
West Bengal is the largest producer of Jute in India. Jute (जूट) here is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Mar-Apr, Harvest: Jul-Sep) season (Kharif (Sow: Mar-Apr, Harvest: Jul-Sep)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at West Bengal's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Jute MSP & Procurement in West Bengal
The Minimum Support Price for Jute is ₹5,335/quintal (Kharif 2025-26). Government agencies procure Jute at MSP in West Bengal during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,335. Today's market modal price of ₹11,300 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Jute in West Bengal
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koley Market, Siliguri Regulated Market, Bardhaman Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond West Bengal. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for West Bengal Jute Farmers
West Bengal Jute growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.