Based on 3 years of data, karanja seeds prices in India typically peak in January (about 82% above the annual average) and bottom out in April (roughly 39% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +82%
Weakest month
April
vs average −39%
100 = annual average (₹4,631/quintal) · averaged over 3 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 182.1 | ₹8,432 |
| February | 83.4 | ₹3,862 |
| March | 80.1 | ₹3,709 |
| AprilLowest | 61.4 | ₹2,843 |
| May | 93.3 | ₹4,320 |
| June | 94.1 | ₹4,357 |
| July | 95.9 | ₹4,441 |
| August | 94.5 | ₹4,376 |
| September | 95 | ₹4,399 |
| October | 93.2 | ₹4,316 |
| November | 114.1 | ₹5,283 |
| December | 112.9 | ₹5,228 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, November, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹8,432/quintal in January 2026.