Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Castor Seed market prices in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Namakkal.
| Commodity | Castor Seed |
| Average Price | ₹4,944 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹1,675 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹7,160 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Namakkal district.
According to latest info, the average price of Castor Seed in Namakkal district is ₹4,944 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹1,675 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹7,160 /quintal. Live prices of Castor Seed from established markets of Namakkal are listed below.
This data was last updated on 17 April 2024.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/04/2024 | Tiruchengode | Castor Seed | CasterFAQ | ₹6,100 | ₹6,213 | ₹6,150 |
| 21/02/2024 | Tiruchengode | Castor Seed | Castor seedFAQ | ₹6,213 | ₹6,213 | ₹6,213 |
| 24/01/2024 | Tiruchengode | Castor Seed | OtherFAQ | ₹6,190 | ₹6,209 | ₹6,200 |
| 30/03/2023 | Namakkal | Castor Seed | OtherFAQ | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,700 |
| 27/08/2022 | Velur | Castor Seed | CasterFAQ | ₹6,699 | ₹7,160 | ₹7,060 |
| 19/10/2012 | Rasipuram | Castor Seed | OtherFAQ | ₹3,300 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,550 |
| 19/10/2011 | Namakkal | Castor Seed | CasterFAQ | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 |
| 12/02/2009 | Velur | Castor Seed | OtherFAQ | ₹2,865 | ₹3,000 | ₹2,940 |
| 11/11/2006 | Namakkal | Castor Seed | Castor seedFAQ | ₹1,675 | ₹1,685 | ₹1,680 |
15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 15 years, Castor Seed has consistently sold highest in Namakkal during September — around 12% above average — while July brings the weakest prices (about 16% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹7,219/quintal
February 2023
Highest single-day price
₹9,160/quintal
July 2021 · Tiruchengode
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,435/quintal
July 2006
In records going back to 2003, the highest monthly average for Castor Seed in Namakkal was ₹7,219/quintal in February 2023, while the weakest month on record is July 2006 (₹1,435/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | ₹6,200 | ▼ 4.9% |
| October 2022 | ₹6,520 | ▲ 26.1% |
| October 2021 | ₹5,170 | — |
| October 2012 | ₹2,791 | ▼ 28.4% |
| October 2011 | ₹3,900 | — |
