Ragi (Finger Millet) Price Today in India - रागी का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Ragi (Finger Millet) (रागी) in India is ₹2,776 per quintal, up ₹56 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹1,800 to a maximum of ₹4,600 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Ragi (Finger Millet) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Ragi (Finger Millet) is grown mainly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha. It is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov).
Ragi (finger millet) has the highest calcium content of any cereal (344 mg/100g) and is a nutritional powerhouse increasingly popular in health food markets. Karnataka grows 60% of India's ragi, and ragi-based processed products (cookies, malt, noodles) now sell for ₹80-200/kg in urban retail - 20× the farm gate price.
Ragi (Finger Millet) MSP Kharif 2026-27 - ₹5,205/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Ragi (Finger Millet) is ₹5,205 per quintal for Kharif 2026-27, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your ragi (finger millet) below ₹5,205/quintal. Today's market price of ₹2,776 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹5,205 instead of the open market. See the full Ragi (Finger Millet) MSP tracker with the year-on-year change and free alerts.
Why Ragi (Finger Millet) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the ragi (finger millet) 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: MSP sets a price floor; 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 Ragi (Finger Millet)
- 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 ragi (finger millet) - 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.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹5,205) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Ragi (Finger Millet) Varieties in India
- GPU-28 (Karnataka high-yield)
- MR-6 (disease resistant)
- Indaf-5 (Andhra Pradesh)
- VR-708 (Tamil Nadu)
- Pragati (early duration)
Ragi (Finger Millet) Uses & End Markets
- Ragi mudde and roti - staple in Karnataka
- Ragi malt (porridge) for infants and elders
- Health food products: cookies, noodles, bread
- Ragi malt flour (₹150-200/kg retail)
- Animal feed and poultry ingredient
Grow Better Ragi (Finger Millet) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best ragi (finger millet) 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.