Rajma (Kidney Bean) Price Today in India - राजमा का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Rajma (Kidney Bean) (राजमा) in India is ₹3,500 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,200 to a maximum of ₹3,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Rajma (Kidney Bean) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Rajma (Kidney Bean) is grown mainly in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Karnataka. It is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov); Rabi in hills season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov); Rabi in hills.

Rajma (kidney bean) is a premium pulse commanding ₹80-130/kg retail and is an essential ingredient in Punjabi cuisine's iconic rajma-chawal dish consumed across north India. India's best rajma comes from Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh hill farms, with Chitra rajma (speckled variety) from Kullu-Manali fetching the highest prices.

Is There an MSP for Rajma (Kidney Bean)?

Rajma (Kidney Bean) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes rajma (kidney bean) 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 Rajma (Kidney Bean) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the rajma (kidney bean) 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 Rajma (Kidney Bean)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your rajma (kidney bean) 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 rajma (kidney bean) - 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 Rajma (Kidney Bean) Varieties in India

  • Chitra (Kullu-Manali premium)
  • Lal rajma (common red)
  • PDR-14 (Himachal Pradesh)
  • HUR-15 (UP plains)
  • VL Rajma-125 (Uttarakhand hills)

Rajma (Kidney Bean) Uses & End Markets

  • Rajma-chawal - north India's most popular one-dish meal
  • Rajma curry and gravies
  • Kidney bean salads (health food)
  • Canned kidney beans for export
  • Animal feed from dried haulm (plant residue)

Grow Better Rajma (Kidney Bean) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best rajma (kidney bean) 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.