Orange Price Today in India - संतरा का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Orange (संतरा) in India is ₹12,500 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹5,500 to a maximum of ₹17,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Orange rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Orange is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Assam. It is a fruit crop with a Winter (Nov-Feb) season - Winter (Nov-Feb).

Nagpur orange from Maharashtra has a prestigious GI tag as one of the world's best mandarin oranges - its distinctive seedless, juicy character drives premium retail pricing of ₹80-150/kg in metro markets. Maharashtra's Vidarbha region (Nagpur, Amravati, Wardha) and Assam's Meghalaya border districts are the primary producing zones.

Is There an MSP for Orange?

Orange does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes orange 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 Orange Prices Change

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

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your orange 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 orange - 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 Orange Varieties in India

  • Nagpur Mandarin (GI variety - national standard)
  • Khasi Mandarin (Meghalaya/Assam)
  • Coorg Mandarin (Karnataka)
  • Kinnow (Punjab hybrid with high juice)
  • Valencia (table orange, small area)

Orange Uses & End Markets

  • Fresh eating and gifting (primary use)
  • Orange juice and squash manufacturing
  • Nagpur orange export to UAE and UK
  • Orange peel oil for perfumery and food flavouring
  • Marmalade and candied peel export

Grow Better Orange - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best orange 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.