Based on 24 years of data, Ram prices in India typically peak in August (about 21% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 27% below). Historically, selling around August has fetched better rates.
Best month
August
vs average +21%
Weakest month
May
vs average −27%
100 = annual average (₹5,344/quintal) · averaged over 24 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 102.5 | ₹5,477 |
| February | 109.2 | ₹5,835 |
| March | 100.3 | ₹5,360 |
| April | 95 | ₹5,076 |
| MayLowest | 72.8 | ₹3,890 |
| June | 95.7 | ₹5,114 |
| July | 104.1 | ₹5,563 |
| August★ Best | 120.5 | ₹6,439 |
| September | 102.3 | ₹5,466 |
| October | 96.3 | ₹5,146 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: August, February, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹25,000/quintal in August 2015.
| 98.4 |
| ₹5,258 |
| December | 103 | ₹5,504 |
