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Agriculture
Red Chili Auction Begins in Khargone’s Balwadi Market, Prices Hit ₹1,800/kg
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 09:45 PM
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The Khargone Agricultural Produce Market Committee kicked off a red chili auction in Balwadi on Friday, with opening bids reaching ₹1,800 per kilogram. About 900 bori of chili were received on the first day.
The Khargone Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) opened a red chili auction in the Balwadi extension premises on Friday, marking a significant event for local traders.
Opening bids at the auction reached ₹1,800 per kilogram, a notable increase from previous weeks and reflecting strong demand from buyers.
In its first day of trading, the auction saw the arrival of approximately 900 bori (bags) of red chili, underscoring the market’s capacity to handle large volumes.
The event highlights the importance of Khargone as a key hub for spice trade in Madhya Pradesh, and the high prices are expected to benefit growers and traders alike.
Opening bids at the auction reached ₹1,800 per kilogram, a notable increase from previous weeks and reflecting strong demand from buyers.
In its first day of trading, the auction saw the arrival of approximately 900 bori (bags) of red chili, underscoring the market’s capacity to handle large volumes.
The event highlights the importance of Khargone as a key hub for spice trade in Madhya Pradesh, and the high prices are expected to benefit growers and traders alike.