How to check mandi prices from your phone

Mandi Bhav India team · 6 min read · Guide

A phone can make market information easier to reach. The useful habit is knowing what to ask and what to check before relying on a price.

Start with the mandi and crop

“What is the price today?” leaves important details open. Start with a clear question such as: “What is the latest available garlic price in Neemuch mandi?” Add a variety if you know it.

Typing and speaking both have a place

In the browser assistant, you can type or choose microphone input where supported. Speech recognition creates editable text. Review names and crop spellings before pressing Send, especially when a device has heard a local name differently.

Read the reporting date

A number on a screen is not automatically a live quote. Check whether the observation is from today or an older reporting day. If matching records are unavailable, a trustworthy answer should say so.

Keep the unit and variety together

Wholesale observations are commonly quoted per quintal, which is 100 kg. A per-kilogram figure is not directly comparable without conversion. Different varieties and grades can also trade at different prices.

Ask a follow-up

Useful next questions include: “What does modal price mean?”, “Do we have the same variety in Mandsaur?” and “What records are available for the last seven days?” A comparison should keep dates and quality aligned.

What works now

Mandi Bhav India’s browser assistant is the current entry point. WhatsApp, phone calls and mobile apps are planned. Market-record coverage is still being validated, so a conversation may explain a concept without having a current quote.