FPO trade on NCDEX rises as farmer collectives widen marketplace distribution

Seventy-five FPOs traded 0.15 million tonnes worth Rs 57 crore on NCDEX in April-August, while farmer collectives expand sales through ONDC, GeM, Amazon and Flipkart. The growth comes amid an extended suspension of select agri derivatives.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 18:34 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 18:49 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

FPO commodity sales on NCDEX are rising, with 75 collectives trading Rs 57 crore in the first five months. The report also highlights FPO distribution via ONDC,

Key facts

  • 16 FPOs crossed Rs 1 crore each in cumulative NCDEX trade
  • 75 FPOs traded 0.15 million tonnes worth Rs 57 crore during April-August 2026-27
  • FPO trade on NCDEX reached Rs 700 crore in FY26
  • Nimad Krushi Vikas FPC traded Rs 9.47 crore
  • Ranmal Farmer Producer Company traded Rs 7.7 crore

What changed

FPO commodity sales on NCDEX are rising, with 75 collectives trading Rs 57 crore in the first five months. The report also highlights FPO distribution via ONDC, GeM, Amazon and Flipkart, alongside continued restrictions on several agri derivatives.

Why this matters

FPOs should use NCDEX alongside ONDC, GeM, Amazon and Flipkart to widen buyer access, while managing price risk without full derivatives-market support.

What to watch

  • Any relaxation, extension or expansion of restrictions on agricultural derivatives contracts.
  • Monthly growth in FPO trading volume, traded value and number of active repeat sellers on NCDEX.
  • Evidence that FPOs receive better net realizations after logistics, platform commissions, packaging and compliance costs.
  • GeM order wins, ONDC transaction growth and repeat procurement contracts by retailers or processors.
  • Expansion of accredited warehouses, assaying facilities and traceability systems near FPO clusters.