Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Price Today in India - पुदीना का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Mentha (Pudina / Mint) (पुदीना) in India is ₹4,750 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹3,000 to a maximum of ₹6,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Mentha (Pudina / Mint) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Mentha (Pudina / Mint) is grown mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan. It is a cash crop crop with a Summer (Sow: Jan-Feb, Harvest: May-Jun; 3 cuts/year) season - Summer (Sow: Jan-Feb, Harvest: May-Jun; 3 cuts/year).

Uttar Pradesh produces 85-90% of India's mentha (mint) crop and India is the world's largest mentha oil producer, supplying 80% of global demand for natural menthol used in toothpastes, mouthwashes, confectionery, pharmaceutical throat lozenges and pan masala. UP's Barabanki, Badaun and Rampur districts are the world's mentha oil hub, with steam distillation units processing millions of tonnes annually.

Is There an MSP for Mentha (Pudina / Mint)?

Mentha (Pudina / Mint) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes mentha (pudina / mint) 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 Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the mentha (pudina / mint) 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 Mentha (Pudina / Mint)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your mentha (pudina / mint) 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 mentha (pudina / mint) - 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 Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Varieties in India

  • Himalayan Mentha (MAS-1 - most popular)
  • Kosi (UP high oil content)
  • Shivalik (CIMAP hybrid)
  • CIM-Madhuras (spearmint type)
  • MSS-5 (double harvest type)

Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Uses & End Markets

  • Menthol crystals for pharma (cough drops, balms)
  • Peppermint oil for toothpaste and mouthwash
  • Flavouring for confectionery (mint candy)
  • Pan masala and gutkha flavour ingredient
  • Aromatherapy and skincare products

Grow Better Mentha (Pudina / Mint) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best mentha (pudina / mint) 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.