Direct answer. e-NAM is the government's online mandi platform integrating 1,400+ APMC mandis nationally. Farmers can sell crops to buyers in any state, getting better price discovery through online auction. 30+ commodities listed. Settlement T+1 (next-day payment).

• Online inter-state mandi for 30+ commodities.
• 1,400+ mandis integrated.
• Better price than local mandi (often 10–30% higher).
• Registration: enam.gov.in with Aadhaar + bank + land record.
• Helpline: 1800-270-0224.

• Farmer (any size of holding).
• Trader / commission agent (with state APMC licence).
• FPO (Farmer Producer Organisation).

1. Visit https://enam.gov.in → “Farmer Registration”.
2. Aadhaar + mobile OTP + bank.
3. Land record verification.
4. Visit nearest e-NAM mandi for physical onboarding (one-time).
5. Bring crop to mandi for assaying (quality grade tested).
6. Online auction — buyers across India bid.
7. Highest bidder wins.
8. Payment T+1 to your bank (DBT).

• Better price (multi-state competition).
• Quality assayed — premium for grade A.
• Direct sale — no middleman commissions.
• Faster settlement — 1 day vs 7–15 traditional.

• Not selling at first auction — try the next day; some commodities have low liquidity in certain seasons.
• Payment delayed beyond T+1 — RTI to State Agriculture Marketing Board.
• Disputes on grade — request re-assay before final sale; included in process.

• 🌾 All farmer schemes
• PM-KISAN
• KCC
• 💻 Digital India

• e-NAM official
• Dept. of Agriculture
• Helpline: 1800-270-0224

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.