Rajma (Kidney Bean) Cultivation in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is the largest producer of Rajma (Kidney Bean) in India. Rajma (Kidney Bean) (राजमा) here 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). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Himachal Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Rajma (Kidney Bean) Price Trend in Himachal Pradesh
Rajma (Kidney Bean) has no MSP, so its Himachal Pradesh price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Rajma (Kidney Bean) in Himachal Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Shimla Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Himachal Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Himachal Pradesh Rajma (Kidney Bean) Farmers
Himachal Pradesh Rajma (Kidney Bean) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.