Okra prices showed a significant variation across mandis in different states on (August 22, 2026). Maharashtra's Wai Market recorded the highest price at ₹4,000 per quintal, followed by Pimpri at ₹3,500 and Gulawati in Uttar Pradesh at ₹3,200 per quintal.
Terms of arrivals, Pune (Moshi) Market recorded the highest arrival of 16 tonnes, while its maximum price stood at ₹3,000 per quintal. Interestingly, some markets with much lower arrivals reported higher prices. This indicates that higher arrivals did not necessarily result in the highest price today.
Farmers planning to sell their okra can check the latest prices and arrivals across major markets in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh below before deciding where to sell their produce.
| State | Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Madhya Pradesh | Sendhwa Fruit & Vegetable Market Okra Price | 1 | Okra | ₹ 700 | ₹ 1,100 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Betul Fruit & Vegetable Market Okra Price | 0.6 | Okra | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 1,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Kukshi Fruit & Vegetable Market Okra Price | 2 | Okra | ₹ 800 | ₹ 1,600 |
| Maharashtra | Shrirampur Market Okra Price | 1 | Other | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 2,000 |
| Maharashtra | Kalmeshwar Market Okra Price | 0.5 | Other | ₹ 1,005 | ₹ 1,500 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Moshi) Market Okra Price | 16 | Other | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune (Pimpri) Market Okra Price | 0.1 | Other | ₹ 3,500 | ₹ 3,500 |
| Maharashtra | Wai Market Okra Price | 1 | Other | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Maharashtra | Akluj Market Okra Price | 1.4 | Other | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gulawati Market Okra Price | 1.1 | Okra | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 3,200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jaswantnagar Market Okra Price | 3.5 | Okra | ₹ 1,560 | ₹ 1,660 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Mailaganj Market Okra Price | 0.3 | Okra | ₹ 2,220 | ₹ 2,260 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lalganj Market Okra Price | 0.9 | Okra | ₹ 1,800 | ₹ 2,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Khalilabad Market Okra Price | 0.8 | Okra | ₹ 1,400 | ₹ 1,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Kairana Market Okra Price | 0.4 | Okra | ₹ 1,400 | ₹ 1,500 |
Pune (Moshi) Market recorded the highest okra arrivals at 16 tonnes, with the maximum price reaching ₹3,000 per quintal. In comparison, Pune (Pimpri) received only 0.10 tonnes, but the price reached ₹3,500 per quintal.
Wai Market recorded the highest maximum price of ₹4,000 per quintal despite receiving only 1 tonne of okra. This was the highest price among all the markets covered in today's data.
Uttar Pradesh, Gulawati Market recorded a price range of ₹3,000 to ₹3,200 per quintal with arrivals of 1.10 tonnes. Jaswantnagar received 3.5 tonnes, but its maximum price was only ₹1,660 per quintal.
Prices in Madhya Pradesh remained comparatively lower. Sendhwa recorded ₹700-₹1,100 per quintal, Betul reported ₹1,500, while Kukshi recorded ₹800-₹1,600 per quintal.
The figures indicate a considerable variation in okra prices across markets, with arrivals, market conditions and the quality of produce influencing the rates.
Advice for Farmers:
(FAQs):
1. What is the highest okra price today?
The highest okra price today was ₹4,000 per quintal at Wai Market in Maharashtra.
2. Which market recorded the highest okra arrivals?
Pune (Moshi) Market recorded the highest arrivals at 16 tonnes, with a maximum okra price of ₹3,000 per quintal.
3. What was the okra price in Pune (Pimpri)?
Pune (Pimpri) Market recorded ₹3,500 per quintal, with arrivals of only 0.10 tonnes.
4. What was the highest okra price in Uttar Pradesh?
Gulawati Market recorded the highest rate in the listed Uttar Pradesh markets, reaching ₹3,200 per quintal.
5. Should farmers sell okra only where the price is highest?
No. Farmers should also consider transportation costs, crop quality, arrivals and local demand before choosing a market. Comparing okra market prices today across nearby markets can help farmers make a more informed decision.
