Based on 3 years of data, karanja seeds prices in India typically peak in January (about 83% 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 +83%
Weakest month
April
vs average −39%
100 = annual average (₹4,620/quintal) · averaged over 3 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 182.5 | ₹8,431 |
| February | 83.6 | ₹3,862 |
| March | 80.3 | ₹3,710 |
| AprilLowest | 61.5 | ₹2,841 |
| May | 93.5 | ₹4,319 |
| June | 94.3 | ₹4,356 |
| July | 96.1 | ₹4,440 |
| August | 94.7 | ₹4,375 |
| September | 95.9 | ₹4,430 |
| October | 89.9 | ₹4,153 |
| November | 114.4 | ₹5,285 |
| December | 113.1 | ₹5,225 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, November, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹8,432/quintal in January 2026.
