Based on 23 years of data, marasebu prices in India typically peak in April (about 79% above the annual average) and bottom out in November (roughly 54% below). Historically, selling around April has fetched better rates.
Best month
April
vs average +79%
Weakest month
November
vs average −54%
100 = annual average (₹2,014/quintal) · averaged over 23 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 75.5 | ₹1,521 |
| February | 80.1 | ₹1,613 |
| March | 123.3 | ₹2,484 |
| April★ Best | 179.3 | ₹3,612 |
| May | 163.7 | ₹3,297 |
| June | 71.2 | ₹1,434 |
| July | 114.7 | ₹2,310 |
| August | 98.9 | ₹1,992 |
| September | 94.5 | ₹1,904 |
| October | 75.7 | ₹1,525 |
| NovemberLowest | 46.3 | ₹933 |
| December | 76.8 | ₹1,547 |
Top 3 months to sell: April, May, March. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹6,625/quintal in July 2026.