Based on 25 years of data, Lint prices in India typically peak in January (about 14% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 10% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +14%
Weakest month
March
vs average −10%
100 = annual average (₹7,596/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 114.4 | ₹8,690 |
| February | 102.4 | ₹7,778 |
| MarchLowest | 90 | ₹6,836 |
| April | 95.6 | ₹7,262 |
| May | 105.1 | ₹7,983 |
| June | 96.3 | ₹7,315 |
| July | 99.7 | ₹7,573 |
| August | 97.9 | ₹7,436 |
| September | 102 | ₹7,748 |
| October | 96.3 | ₹7,315 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, December, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹25,400/quintal in May 2022.
| November |
| 90.2 |
| ₹6,852 |
| December | 110.1 | ₹8,363 |
