Based on 17 years of data, Kakada prices in India typically peak in January (about 25% above the annual average) and bottom out in October (roughly 17% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +25%
Weakest month
October
vs average −17%
100 = annual average (₹13,601/quintal) · averaged over 17 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 125.4 | ₹17,056 |
| February | 105.3 | ₹14,322 |
| March | 113 | ₹15,370 |
| April | 91.3 | ₹12,418 |
| May | 113.6 | ₹15,451 |
| June | 116.1 | ₹15,791 |
| July | 90.3 | ₹12,282 |
| August | 91.8 | ₹12,486 |
| September | 97.7 | ₹13,289 |
| OctoberLowest | 83.2 | ₹11,316 |
| November | 83.6 | ₹11,371 |
| December | 88.6 | ₹12,051 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, June, May. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹89,265/quintal in January 2025.
