Overview

The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) is a pan-India electronic trading portal that networks existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) mandis into a single, unified online market for agricultural commodities. Launched by the Prime Minister on 14 April 2016, e-NAM is a Central Sector Scheme funded by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and implemented through the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).

As of 2026, e-NAM has completed a decade of operation, with over 1,656 mandis integrated across 23 states and 4 Union Territories, and more than 1.79 crore farmers registered on the platform, alongside lakhs of traders, commission agents, and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). The portal removes information asymmetry between mandis, allows any licensed trader to bid on produce from any integrated mandi in the country, and enables farmers to discover the best possible price for their produce through transparent, competitive online auctions — all without physically moving their produce beyond the local mandi.

Key Benefits

• Pan-India Price Discovery: Farmers can see live bids from traders across the country, not just the local mandi, leading to more competitive and often higher prices.
• One Nation, One Licence: A single trading licence is valid across all e-NAM-integrated mandis in a state, removing the need for multiple local registrations.
• Single-Point Market Fee: Market fee is levied only once, at the first point of sale, reducing cascading charges.
• Transparent Online Auctions: Commodity arrivals are weighed, lot details and quality parameters are uploaded, and bidding happens electronically, cutting out manual manipulation.
• Quality Assaying: Mandis are equipped with assaying infrastructure so produce is graded by quality before bidding, helping farmers with good-quality produce earn a premium.
• Direct Online Payment: Payment is credited directly to the farmer's bank account, usually within 24-48 hours of sale, via the integrated e-NAM payment gateway.
• FPO Trading Module: Registered FPOs can upload photos and quality details of their produce from their own collection centres and sell without transporting it to the mandi first.
• Warehouse-Based Trading (e-NWR): Farmers and FPOs can store produce in WDRA-accredited warehouses, obtain an electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipt (e-NWR), and trade directly on e-NAM — useful for price realisation after harvest season gluts.
• ONDC Integration: The e-NAM mobile app is now linked with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), widening the buyer base for farmers and FPOs further.

Eligibility Criteria

• Farmers: Any farmer who wishes to sell agricultural produce can register free of cost; a photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or PAN) and a bank account are mandatory.
• Traders: Must hold a valid trading licence issued by any one of the integrated State APMCs; PAN is mandatory and GSTIN is required if annual turnover exceeds the applicable GST threshold.
• Commission Agents (Arhatiyas): Must be licensed by the concerned APMC to operate on the platform.
• FPOs/FPCs: Must be registered entities (under the Companies Act or Co-operative Societies Act) to access the dedicated FPO trading module.
• Mandis/APMCs: State governments must have amended their APMC Acts to permit e-NAM integration, a single trading licence, and single-point levy before a mandi can be onboarded.

There is no land-holding size restriction, income criterion, or crop restriction for farmer registration — any farmer bringing produce to an integrated mandi, or trading through the FPO/warehouse module, can use e-NAM.

Documents Required

For Farmers:

• Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card (identity proof)
• Bank passbook copy or a cancelled cheque (for direct payment)
• Mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP-based login)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Land record or Farmer ID, if required by the local APMC
• Valid email ID (for login credentials)

For Traders/Commission Agents:

• Valid APMC trading licence
• PAN Card and GSTIN (where applicable)
• Business registration proof (Shop Act licence, partnership deed, or company certificate)
• Bank account details
• Authorisation letter, in case a representative registers on behalf of a firm

For FPOs:

• Certificate of registration (Companies Act/Co-operative Societies Act)
• PAN and bank account details of the FPO
• Authorised signatory's ID proof

How to Apply

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the official website enam.gov.in or download the e-NAM mobile app (available on Android and iOS).
2. Choose Registration Type: Select "Farmer," "Trader," "FPO," or "Commission Agent" depending on your category.
3. Select Your Mandi/State: Choose your state and the nearest e-NAM-integrated APMC mandi from the dropdown list.
4. Fill the Registration Form: Enter personal/business details, mobile number, and bank account information.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of ID proof, bank passbook/cancelled cheque, and photograph in the prescribed format.
6. OTP Verification: Verify your mobile number through the OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked number.
7. Mandi-Level Verification: Local APMC officials verify the submitted documents and approve the registration.
8. Receive Login Credentials: Upon approval, you get a permanent username and password to log in and start trading, bidding, or selling on e-NAM.
9. List or Bid on Produce: Farmers can bring produce to the mandi for lot creation, or FPOs/warehouse-stored produce can be listed online; traders can view live lots and place bids remotely.

Registration is completely free of cost for farmers, traders, and FPOs. The entire process typically takes under 15 minutes to fill, though final approval depends on APMC-level document verification, which may take a few working days.

Important Points

• e-NAM does not replace the physical mandi system; it digitally networks existing APMCs so produce can still be physically inspected and auctioned at the local mandi while attracting bids from distant buyers.
• States must pass APMC reforms (single licence, single-point levy, e-auction provisions) before their mandis can be integrated — not all mandis in every state are e-NAM-enabled.
• Payment settlement is typically completed within 24-48 hours of a successful trade, directly into the seller's bank account.
• The FPO trading module and warehouse-based e-NWR trading allow farmers to avoid distress sales during peak harvest season by storing produce and selling when prices are better.
• Toll-free helpline 1800-270-0224 is available for registration or transaction-related grievances.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is e-NAM and when was it launched?

e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) is a pan-India electronic trading portal that networks APMC mandis into a unified national market for agricultural commodities. It was launched on 14 April 2016 by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and is implemented by the Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC).

Is there any fee to register on e-NAM?

No. Registration on e-NAM is completely free for farmers, traders, commission agents, and FPOs.

How many mandis and farmers are currently on e-NAM?

As of 2026, over 1,656 mandis across 23 states and 4 Union Territories are integrated with e-NAM, and more than 1.79 crore farmers are registered on the platform.

Can a farmer sell produce without visiting the mandi physically?

Yes, in specific cases. Through the FPO trading module, registered FPOs can sell produce directly from their collection centres by uploading photos and quality parameters. Through the warehouse-based e-NWR module, farmers can sell stored produce from WDRA-accredited warehouses without transporting it to a mandi.

How quickly is payment received after selling on e-NAM?

Payment is usually credited directly to the seller's registered bank account within 24 to 48 hours of a successful trade through the e-NAM payment gateway.

Do I need a separate trading licence for every state's mandis?

No. e-NAM follows a "One Nation, One Licence" principle — a single trading licence issued by any participating state's APMC is valid for trading across all e-NAM-integrated mandis within that state, reducing the need for multiple local licences.

What documents does a farmer need to register on e-NAM?

A farmer needs a photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, or PAN), a bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque, a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification, and a recent passport-size photograph. Land records or a Farmer ID may be needed if the local APMC requires them.

How is e-NAM different from selling produce in a regular mandi?

In a regular mandi, bidding is limited to traders physically present at that market. On e-NAM, the same produce lot can receive bids from registered traders at any integrated mandi across the country, increasing competition and improving the chances of a better price, while quality assaying adds transparency to grading.