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India APMC Mandi Digitization Report 2026 — The Digital Revolution in Agricultural Markets

MandiGrow Research Team
3 August 2026
13 min read

India APMC Mandi Digitization — 2026 Overview

India's APMC mandi system — 7,500+ regulated mandis — is undergoing the most significant transformation in 60 years. Driven by government initiatives, smartphone penetration, and purpose-built mandi software, the pace of digitization has accelerated dramatically since 2022.

Key Statistics 2026

  • 🏛️ 7,500+ regulated APMC mandis across India
  • 📱 68% of commission agents now own a smartphone (up from 31% in 2019)
  • 💻 42% of mandis use some form of digital billing (up from 18% in 2021)
  • 📊 eNAM connected 1,361 mandis in 22 states as of 2025
  • 📄 WhatsApp pattis sent by MandiGrow users: 2.5 million+/month
  • 🌐 ₹2.3 lakh crore in transactions through digital mandi platforms 2025-26

State-Wise Digitization Progress 2026

StateDigital AdoptioneNAM Mandis
Maharashtra🟢 High118
Punjab🟢 HighGrain mandis
Karnataka🟢 High58
Andhra Pradesh🟢 High89
Uttar Pradesh🟡 Medium131
Gujarat🟡 Medium80
Bihar🔴 Low0 (deregulated)

What Commission Agents Can Do Right Now

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  2. Send all farmer pattis on WhatsApp going forward
  3. Digitize your party khata (farmer and buyer ledgers)
  4. Register on eNAM at your local mandi
  5. Get a GST number if arhat income exceeds ₹20 lakh

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