APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee)

The Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) is a regulated marketplace established by state governments in India where farmers sell their produce. It aims to ensure fair trading, transparent transactions, and proper infrastructure for farmers and traders. APMCs set rules for buying and selling, including standard prices and quality checks, helping protect farmers from exploitation and ensuring consumers get quality produce. These markets operate as organized hubs, often with licensed traders, and are central to India's agricultural marketing system, facilitating better price discovery and reducing middlemen's influence.