Based on 3 years of data, karanja seeds prices in India typically peak in November (about 23% above the annual average) and bottom out in April (roughly 34% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Best month
November
vs average +23%
Weakest month
April
vs average −34%
100 = annual average (₹4,282/quintal) · averaged over 3 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 93.4 | ₹3,999 |
| February | 90.1 | ₹3,858 |
| March | 86.6 | ₹3,708 |
| AprilLowest | 66.4 | ₹2,843 |
| May | 101.6 | ₹4,351 |
| June | 101.8 | ₹4,359 |
| July | 106.6 | ₹4,565 |
| August | 104.6 | ₹4,479 |
| September | 102.6 | ₹4,393 |
| October | 100.8 | ₹4,316 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: November, December, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹5,453/quintal in December 2025.
| 123.4 |
| ₹5,284 |
| December | 122 | ₹5,224 |
