An Economic Analysis of the Efficiency of the e-National Agriculture Market in Andhra Pradesh
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Author: Soumya P., S. Rajeswari, P.L.R.J. Praveena and N. Vani
Author Address: Institute of Agribusiness Management and Department of Agricultural Economics, ANGRAU-S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502 (Andhra Pradesh), and Department of Agricultural Extension, ANGRAU-Agricultural College, Rajamahendravaram-533 101 (Andhra Pr
Keywords: Agricultural market efficiency, digital agriculture, e-NAM, market integration, price discovery.
JEL Codes: D24, O13, Q13, Q16.
Abstract
This study evaluated the efficiency of the e-National Agriculture Market in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on six commodities: Chilli, turmeric, groundnut, onion, tomato and cotton across selected APMCs. The study period was divided into the pre-e-NAM (2012-2016) and post-e-NAM (2017-2021) periods. Percentage analysis, F-test, t-test and ARCH-GARCH models were employed for analysis. The results showed that e-NAM generated employment in all markets. Trade volume and value increased for chilli, onion and tomato, but decreased for cotton due to industry preferences, turmeric due to cold storage sales and groundnut due to COVID-19 impacts. Arrivals and prices varied significantly in the post-integration period, with less volatility for all commodities despite influences from politics, traders and perishability. Overall, e-NAM improved market efficiency. The recommendations included educating farmers about e-NAM processes and benefits, and expanding Farmer-Producer Organizations to boost logistics and bargaining power.
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Indian J Econ Dev, 2026, 22(2), 271-280
https://doi.org/10.35716/IJED-24151