New Delhi: The Centre said e-NAM expansion had strengthened digital agricultural trade, with 1,656 mandis integrated across 23 States and 4 Union Territories by March 2026. The platform recorded cumulative trade of 13.25 crore metric tonnes worth ₹4.84 lakh crore since 2016. Officials noted that trade value rose sharply from ₹3.19 lakh crore in 2024 to ₹4.84 lakh crore in 2026, reflecting deeper market participation.
Moreover, the government confirmed that over 1.80 crore farmers, 2.73 lakh traders, and 4,724 Farmer-Producer Organizations had registered on the platform. This rise indicated wider adoption of digital systems in agricultural marketing. The platform also supported 247 commodities through mobile-based price information services, helping users access real-time market data.
e-NAM continued to operate as a unified digital trading system linking mandis nationwide. It enabled online bidding, quality testing, and direct payments to farmers’ bank accounts. As a result, farmers gained access to more buyers and improved price discovery. In addition, the system reduced dependence on intermediaries and increased transparency in transactions.
e-NAM expansion strengthens unified national market
The government said e-NAM expansion had improved inter-state trade by allowing traders to bid across regions using a unified licence. The portal also offered services such as digital lot tracking, live price dashboards, and multi-language access. These features enhanced efficiency and simplified participation for farmers and traders.
Meanwhile, the mobile application extended services to remote users by providing price alerts and trading access. The Platform of Platforms, launched in July 2022, further integrated logistics, warehousing, and financial services into a single interface. This integration strengthened the agricultural value chain and improved market access.
The integration of Electronic Negotiable Warehouse Receipts with e-NAM also supported post-harvest management. Farmers could store produce in accredited warehouses and sell it online without moving goods physically. This reduced logistics costs and prevented distress sales. Additionally, the system enabled farmers to use stored produce as collateral for loans, improving liquidity.
Officials said the digital payment system under e-NAM ensured secure and timely transactions through NEFT, RTGS, and UPI modes. This shift promoted financial inclusion and created verifiable transaction records for farmers.
Overall, the Centre stated that e-NAM expansion had improved transparency, efficiency, and connectivity in agricultural markets. It added that the platform would continue to evolve, strengthening India’s goal of a unified national agricultural market.
