Warehoused agricultural commodity auctions on MSTC offer traders, millers, processors, and bulk buyers a direct, transparent, and government-backed route to procure food grains and agri produce stored in official warehouses across India.
Conducted through MSTC Limited, these auctions are widely used by Government agencies to liquidate surplus, old, damaged, or policy-released stock—creating strong pricing opportunities for informed buyers.
What Are Warehoused Agricultural Commodities on MSTC?
Warehoused agri commodities are food grains and produce stored in Government or PSU-approved warehouses and sold through e-auction instead of open-market disposal.
Commonly Auctioned Commodities
Wheat & Rice
Maize, Barley & Bajra
Pulses (Chana, Arhar, Moong, Urad)
Oilseeds (Mustard, Soybean, Groundnut)
Old / surplus / damaged stocks (as per policy)
Who Sells Warehoused Commodities via MSTC?
Typical sellers include:
Food Corporation of India (FCI)
State Warehousing Corporations
NAFED & State Civil Supplies Departments
Cooperative federations & PSUs
These are government-owned stocks, not private trader inventories.
Who Can Participate in MSTC Warehouse Auctions?
✅ Eligible Buyers
Agri commodity traders & wholesalers
Rice mills, flour mills, dal mills
Edible oil manufacturers
MSMEs & bulk processors
Exporters (auction-specific permission)
Eligibility conditions may vary by auction (licence, GST, end-use).
Step-by-Step Process: MSTC Auction for Warehoused Commodities
Step 1: Register on MSTC
Create bidder account
Complete KYC
Upload PAN & GST
Activate Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)
Step 2: Search Warehouse-Based Auctions
Category: Agricultural Produce / Food Grains
Filter by:
Warehouse location
Commodity type
Lot size & reserve price
Download auction notice and warehouse details.
Step 3: Review Quality & Storage Details
Each listing specifies:
Commodity grade & crop year
Moisture & quality parameters
Warehouse location & stack details
Inspection dates (if allowed)
✔ Physical inspection is usually permitted before bidding.
Step 4: Pay EMD
Typically 5%–10% of lot value
Mandatory to activate bidding
Refundable if unsuccessful
Step 5: Participate in Live e-Auction
Online competitive bidding
Auto-extension in last minutes
Highest valid bidder wins the lot
Step 6: Post-Auction & Lifting
Balance payment within deadline
Issue of delivery order
Lifting from designated warehouse
Compliance with lifting timelines
Delays may attract penalties or cancellation.
Strategic Insight
MSTC warehoused agri auctions are ideal for serious, volume-focused buyers—not casual traders.
They combine pricing advantage, legal clarity, and supply reliability under one platform