Based on 26 years of data, Cluster beans prices in India typically peak in January (about 10% above the annual average) and bottom out in September (roughly 11% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +10%
Weakest month
September
vs average −11%
100 = annual average (₹2,450/quintal) · averaged over 26 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 109.8 | ₹2,691 |
| February | 108.5 | ₹2,659 |
| March | 107.3 | ₹2,629 |
| April | 103.3 | ₹2,531 |
| May | 98.5 | ₹2,414 |
| June | 97.1 | ₹2,379 |
| July | 95.8 | ₹2,347 |
| August | 92.5 | ₹2,267 |
| SeptemberLowest | 89.4 | ₹2,191 |
| October | 96.6 | ₹2,367 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, February, March. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹6,122/quintal in March 2023.
| November |
| 96.1 |
| ₹2,355 |
| December | 105.2 | ₹2,578 |
