Based on 26 years of data, Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) prices in India typically peak in October (about 8% 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 +8%
Weakest month
March
vs average −5%
100 = annual average (₹3,698/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 96.8 | ₹3,579 |
| February | 95.8 | ₹3,542 |
| MarchLowest | 94.6 | ₹3,498 |
| April | 97.1 | ₹3,590 |
| May | 96.4 | ₹3,564 |
| June | 96.4 | ₹3,564 |
| July | 99.5 | ₹3,679 |
| August | 102.7 | ₹3,797 |
| September | 105.3 | ₹3,893 |
| October★ Best | 108.2 | ₹4,001 |
| November | 104.6 | ₹3,868 |
| December | 102.6 | ₹3,794 |
Top 3 months to sell: October, September, November. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹8,870/quintal in November 2016.
