On October 8, 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced the expansion of the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform with the addition of 9 new commodities, bringing the total number of tradable agricultural commodities to 247. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India, has taken this step in response to demand from farmers, traders, and stakeholders. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) has developed tradable parameters for the new commodities with approval of the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after consulting with state agencies, traders, subject matter experts, and SFAC. The 9 new commodities added are: 1. Green Tea, 2. Tea, 3. Aswagandha Dry Roots, 4. Mustard Oil, 5. Lavender Oil, 6. Mentha Oil, 7. Virgin Olive Oil, 8. Lavender Dried Flower, and 9. Broken Rice. Newly approved tradable parameters are accessible on the e-NAM portal (enam.gov.in). Release ID: 2176507.
Key Entities Referenced
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM): Digital trading platform to connect agricultural markets and enhance opportunities for farmers and traders.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare: The department responsible for strengthening the National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by expanding its coverage.
Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI): Entrusted with formulating tradable parameters for commodities to be traded on e-NAM.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry under which the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare operates.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
e-NAM Platform Expanded: 09 New Commodities
Added to Boost India’s largest digital agri-trade
platform
Number of commodities on the e-NAM platform rises
to 247, further enhancing coverage and creating new
opportunities for farmers and traders
Posted On: 08 OCT 2025 8:04PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, has further strengthened the
National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) by expanding its coverage with the inclusion of 09 additional
commodities, taking the total number of tradable agricultural commodities on the platform to 247. This
significant step has been taken in response to the continuous demand from farmers, traders, and other
stakeholders for wider commodity coverage and deeper market integration.
The initiative aims to enhance opportunities for farmers and traders by enabling them to access a transparent
and competitive digital trading platform that connects markets across India.
The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), entrusted with formulating tradable parameters for
commodities to be traded on e-NAM, has developed parameters for these 09 new commodities after extensive
consultation with state agencies, traders, subject matter experts, and SFAC, and with the approval of the
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
The tradable parameters ensures that farmers receive prices that reflect the true quality of their produce,
reducing dependence on middlemen and strengthening their bargaining power. This initiative fosters a
transparent trading ecosystem, safeguards farmer interests, and contributes to long-term growth of India’s
agricultural economy.
So far, DMI has framed tradable parameters for 238 agricultural commodities traded on the e-NAM platform.
The addition of 09 new commodities will further increase this number to 247, broadening the platform’s reach
and impact. The 09 new commodities added are:
1. Green Tea
2. Tea
3. Aswagandha Dry Roots
4. Mustard Oil
5. Lavender Oil
6. Mentha Oil
7. Virgin Olive Oil
8. Lavender Dried Flower
9. Broken Rice
Tradable parameters introduce standardized grades or ranges for commodities, linking prices directly to
quality and thereby helping farmers realize better value for their produce.With the newly approved tradable parameters now accessible on the e-NAM portal (enam.gov.in), the
platform further strengthens its role as a transparent, quality-driven marketplace. This initiative opens doors
for farmers to reach broader markets, secure remunerative prices, and benefit from assured quality standards,
ultimately boosting their economic resilience.
This step underscores the Government of India’s resolve to empower farmers with transparent digital tools,
promote quality-driven trade, and ensure inclusive growth in the agricultural sector.
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(Release ID: 2176507)