Marigold (Genda Phool) Price Today in India - गेंदा का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Marigold (Genda Phool) (गेंदा) in India is ₹15,500 per quintal, up ₹2000 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹7,000 to a maximum of ₹32,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Marigold (Genda Phool) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Marigold (Genda Phool) is grown mainly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh. It is a flower crop with a Year-round (peak: Oct-Feb for festivals) season - Year-round (peak: Oct-Feb for festivals).
Marigold (genda phool) is India's most commercially grown flower crop - the vibrant orange garlands are essential in virtually every Hindu wedding, puja and festival, creating year-round demand. Karnataka is the top producer and India exports marigold extract (lutein and zeaxanthin from dried petals) to the USA and Europe for eye-health supplements at ₹1,500-3,000/kg.
Is There an MSP for Marigold (Genda Phool)?
Marigold (Genda Phool) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes marigold (genda phool) 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 Marigold (Genda Phool) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the marigold (genda phool) 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 Marigold (Genda Phool)
- 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 marigold (genda phool) - 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.
- Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.
Popular Marigold (Genda Phool) Varieties in India
- Pusa Narangi Gainda (IARI orange)
- Inca Series (hybrid African marigold)
- Pusa Basanti Gainda (yellow)
- MDU-1 (Tamil Nadu double petal)
- Crackerjack (American tall hybrid)
Marigold (Genda Phool) Uses & End Markets
- Wedding and puja decoration garlands
- Loose flower sale for temple offerings
- Lutein and zeaxanthin extraction for eye health supplements
- Natural yellow/orange food and textile dye
- Dried marigold petals for herbal tea and pot-pourri
Grow Better Marigold (Genda Phool) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best marigold (genda phool) 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.