Published: 7 October 2025PIBEconomy
e-NAM Platform Expanded: 9 New Commodities Added, Total Reaches 247
The Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare expanded the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform by adding 9 new commodities on October 8, 2025, raising total tradable items to 247. The new additions are: Green Tea, Tea, Ashwagandha Dry Roots, Mustard Oil, Lavender Oil, Mentha Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Lavender Dried Flower, and Broken Rice.
The expansion responds to demands from farmers, traders, and stakeholders for broader commodity coverage and deeper market integration. The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) formulated tradable parameters through consultations with state agencies, traders, experts, and SFAC. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the new parameters. The move aims to enhance market access, improve price discovery, and boost transparency for millions.
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Q: Analyse how the October 2025 expansion of the e-NAM platform — adding 9 new commodities to reach 247 tradable items — enhances price discovery and market transparency for Indian farmers.
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On October 8, 2025, the Department of Agriculture added nine commodities — including Ashwagandha Dry Roots, Green Tea, Mustard Oil, Mentha Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, and Broken Rice — to e-NAM, raising tradable items to 247. Approved by Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, this strengthens market access and transparency for farmers.
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How many total tradable commodities are now available on the e-NAM platform after the October 2025 expansion?
Explanation · Correct answer DThe e-NAM platform was expanded by adding 9 new commodities (including Green Tea, Ashwagandha, Lavender Oil) on October 8, raising the total to 247 tradable commodities.
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What change did the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare make to e-NAM on October 8, 2025?
The department expanded the e-NAM platform by adding 9 new commodities on October 8, 2025. This raised the total number of tradable items to 247.
Which 9 commodities were added to the e-NAM platform?
The new additions were Green Tea, Tea, Ashwagandha Dry Roots, Mustard Oil, Lavender Oil, Mentha Oil, Virgin Olive Oil, Lavender Dried Flower, and Broken Rice.
Why was the e-NAM commodity list expanded?
The expansion responded to demands from farmers, traders, and stakeholders for broader commodity coverage and deeper market integration. The move aims to enhance market access, improve price discovery, and boost transparency for millions.
Who formulated and approved the tradable parameters for the new e-NAM commodities?
The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection formulated the tradable parameters through consultations with state agencies, traders, experts, and SFAC. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the new parameters.
