Based on 26 years of data, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices in India typically peak in October (about 6% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 5% below). Historically, selling around October has fetched better rates.
Best month
October
vs average +6%
Weakest month
March
vs average −5%
100 = annual average (₹3,671/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 97.4 | ₹3,575 |
| February | 96.5 | ₹3,542 |
| MarchLowest | 95.3 | ₹3,498 |
| April | 97.8 | ₹3,590 |
| May | 97.1 | ₹3,564 |
| June | 97.1 | ₹3,564 |
| July | 100.1 | ₹3,674 |
| August | 101.2 | ₹3,715 |
| September | 103.5 | ₹3,799 |
| October★ Best | 105.6 | ₹3,876 |
Top 3 months to sell: October, November, September. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹8,870/quintal in November 2016.
| November |
| 105.1 |
| ₹3,858 |
| December | 103.2 | ₹3,788 |
