Okra mandi prices shocked farmers! ₹3,500 in one mandi but only ₹600 in another, complete delhi-mp report

Farmers planning to sell okra should check the latest mandi prices for 22 September 2026 before taking their produce to the market. A significant difference in okra prices was seen across mandis in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. Kalaras mandi in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest price of ₹3,500 per quintal, while Keshopur in Delhi recorded ₹2,800 and Indore recorded ₹2,500 per quintal.

In terms of arrivals, Indore mandi recorded the highest arrival of 20 tonnes of okra. It was followed by Delhi's Ghazipur mandi with 15.26 tonnes and Bhopal mandi with 10 tonnes. Interestingly, Kalaras recorded the highest price of ₹3,500, but its arrival was only 0.03 tonnes.

The figures show that okra prices can vary significantly from one market to another. Apart from arrivals, factors such as produce quality, local demand and the prevailing mandi rate can also be reflected in the price difference between markets. Farmers should therefore compare the today mandi price, arrivals and rates in nearby markets before selling.

Here is the complete mandi-wise okra price and arrival report for 22 September 2026, covering markets in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.

Okra Prices Today in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh (22 September, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. On 22 September, Kalaras mandi recorded the highest okra price at ₹3,500 per quintal. Its minimum price was also relatively close at ₹3,450, but the arrival was only 0.03 tonnes.
2. Delhi's Keshopur mandi followed with a maximum price of ₹2,800 per quintal, while Indore recorded a maximum of ₹2,500. Bhopal, Burhanpur, Gadarwara, Mau, Pipariya and Sehore each recorded maximum prices of ₹2,000 per quintal.

Where Was the Highest Okra Arrival Recorded?

1. In terms of arrivals, Indore mandi was at the top with 20 tonnes of okra. Ghazipur followed with 15.26 tonnes, while Bhopal recorded 10 tonnes and Keshopur received 8.1 tonnes.
2. Arrivals remained considerably lower in several other Madhya Pradesh markets. Kalaras recorded only 0.03 tonnes, while Petlawad received 0.5 tonnes and Betul recorded 0.3 tonnes.

Difference in Okra Prices Between Delhi and Madhya Pradesh:

1. Keshopur mandi in Delhi recorded a maximum okra price of ₹2,800 per quintal, making it one of the higher-priced markets in this report after Kalaras. Ghazipur recorded a maximum price of ₹2,000.
2. There was also a noticeable difference between markets within Madhya Pradesh. Kalaras recorded the highest maximum price of ₹3,500, whereas the maximum price was only ₹1,000 in Sagar and ₹800 in Dhar.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Before selling okra, farmers should check the today mandi price in nearby markets. The 22 September figures show a clear difference in both prices and arrivals across the markets covered in this report.
2. Farmers can consider the quality of their okra, current market prices, arrivals and transportation costs when deciding where to sell. Rather than looking only at the market offering the highest maximum price, it is also useful to check its arrival level and the complete price range before making a decision.

^FAQs:

1. What is the highest okra price today?
On September 22, 2026, Kalaras mandi in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest okra price at ₹3,500 per quintal.

2. What is the okra price in Keshopur today?
Keshopur mandi in Delhi recorded a maximum okra price of ₹2,800 per quintal, with a minimum price of ₹2,000.

3. Which mandi recorded the highest okra arrival?
Indore mandi recorded the highest okra arrival at 20 tonnes, followed by Ghazipur at 15.26 tonnes and Bhopal at 10 tonnes.

4. What is the okra price in Indore today?
Indore mandi recorded an okra price range of ₹800 to ₹2,500 per quintal on September 22, 2026.

5. Why do okra prices differ between mandis?
Okra prices can vary because of factors such as produce quality, local demand, arrivals, prevailing market rates and transportation costs.