Based on 20 years of data, BOP prices in India typically peak in January (about 115% above the annual average) and bottom out in May (roughly 26% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +115%
Weakest month
May
vs average −26%
100 = annual average (₹27/quintal) · averaged over 20 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 214.9 | ₹59 |
| February | 96.9 | ₹26 |
| March | 85.6 | ₹23 |
| April | 75 | ₹20 |
| MayLowest | 74.5 | ₹20 |
| June | 77 | ₹21 |
| July | 86 | ₹23 |
| August | 90.4 | ₹25 |
| September | 90.6 | ₹25 |
| October | 95.5 | ₹26 |
| November | 108.2 | ₹29 |
| December | 105.4 | ₹29 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, November, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹628/quintal in January 2026.
