Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Navi Mumbai APMC Resumes Work Amid Sack Weight Dispute
Workers and traders at a large produce market in Navi Mumbai disagreed about how heavy sacks should be.
The workers said sacks should weigh no more than 50 kilograms.
Traders said some fruits and vegetables can become slightly heavier after packing.
The disagreement temporarily stopped work at the market.
Workers also held a road blockade.
After a joint meeting, they agreed to handle sacks weighing up to 52 kilograms for now.
This allowed the market to reopen and clear produce already waiting there.
Traders were told not to order sacks heavier than 50 kilograms.
Government officials and the groups will discuss the final rule on Tuesday.
Navi Mumbai’s APMC onion-potato market briefly stopped work over a dispute about sack weights.
Mathadi workers demanded enforcement of a 50-kilogram limit under government orders.
Workers agreed to handle sacks weighing up to 52 kilograms as an interim measure.
Traders said perishable produce can gain some weight after being packed.
A meeting with Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal is scheduled for Tuesday to decide the issue.
- Who
- Mathadi workers, traders and commission agents at Navi Mumbai’s APMC onion-potato market; Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal is scheduled to review the issue.
- What
- A work stoppage over the implementation of a 50-kilogram sack limit was temporarily resolved with an agreement to handle sacks up to 52 kilograms.
- When
- The disruption affected operations from Thursday and Friday, October 2, 2026; a further meeting is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Where
- The Agricultural Produce Market Committee onion-potato market in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Mathadi workers sought enforcement of the 50-kilogram limit, while traders cited possible weight increases in perishable agricultural produce.
Mathadi Workers
Traders
Sack-weight limit
Mathadi Workers
Workers demanded that produce be brought to the market in sacks weighing no more than 50 kilograms, citing government orders.
Traders
Traders said perishable agricultural produce can gain some weight, making the limit difficult to apply strictly.
Temporary handling arrangement
Mathadi Workers
Workers agreed to unload consignments weighing up to 52 kilograms until the government makes a final decision.
Traders
Traders were advised not to order produce exceeding 50 kilograms and could be held responsible if such produce was ordered.
Final resolution
Mathadi Workers
Workers said they would clarify their further position after Tuesday’s meeting with Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal.
Traders
Traders participated in the joint meeting and supported resuming operations while the government considers the issue.
- Market
- APMC onion-potato market, Navi Mumbai
- Dispute
- Weight of agricultural-produce sacks handled by Mathadi workers
- Government limit sought
- 50 kilograms
- Interim limit
- Workers agreed to handle sacks weighing up to 52 kilograms
- Market impact
- Operations were affected from Thursday, and traders kept the market closed on Friday
- Next meeting
- Marketing Minister Jaykumar Rawal is scheduled to meet representatives on Tuesday
- Trader instruction
- The Onion-Potato Commission Agents Association advised traders not to order produce weighing more than 50 kilograms