Based on 3 years of data, buttery prices in India typically peak in September (about 6% above the annual average) and bottom out in January (roughly 9% below). Historically, selling around September has fetched better rates.
Best month
September
vs average +6%
Weakest month
January
vs average −9%
100 = annual average (₹4,592/quintal) · averaged over 3 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| JanuaryLowest | 90.7 | ₹4,165 |
| February | 102.1 | ₹4,688 |
| March | 98.5 | ₹4,523 |
| April | 103 | ₹4,729 |
| May | 102.8 | ₹4,720 |
| June | 102.1 | ₹4,688 |
| July | 102.8 | ₹4,720 |
| August | 100.3 | ₹4,605 |
| September★ Best | 105.7 | ₹4,853 |
| October | 99.9 | ₹4,587 |
| November | 100 | ₹4,592 |
| December | 92.3 | ₹4,238 |
Top 3 months to sell: September, April, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹6,714/quintal in July 2024.
