Urad (Black Gram) Cultivation in Maharashtra
Maharashtra is the 4th-largest producer of Urad (Black Gram) in India. Urad (Black Gram) (उड़द) here is a pulse crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Maharashtra's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Urad (Black Gram) MSP & Procurement in Maharashtra
The Minimum Support Price for Urad (Black Gram) is ₹8,200/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Urad (Black Gram) at MSP in Maharashtra during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹8,200. Today's market modal price of ₹7,100 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Urad (Black Gram) in Maharashtra
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Vashi APMC, Lasalgaon APMC, Pune APMC Market Yard, Nagpur APMC, Kolhapur APMC. 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 Maharashtra. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Maharashtra Urad (Black Gram) Farmers
Maharashtra Urad (Black Gram) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.