Based on 3 years of data, nigella seeds prices in India typically peak in November (about 11% above the annual average) and bottom out in March (roughly 11% below). Historically, selling around November has fetched better rates.
Best month
November
vs average +11%
Weakest month
March
vs average −11%
100 = annual average (₹18,660/quintal) · averaged over 3 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 107.8 | ₹20,116 |
| February | 104.3 | ₹19,463 |
| MarchLowest | 88.9 | ₹16,589 |
| April | 93.9 | ₹17,522 |
| May | 101.3 | ₹18,903 |
| June | 101.2 | ₹18,884 |
| July | 94.3 | ₹17,597 |
| August | 89.2 | ₹16,645 |
| September | 94.5 | ₹17,634 |
| October | 105.6 | ₹19,705 |
| November |
Top 3 months to sell: November, January, December. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹24,124/quintal in January 2026.
| 111.4 |
| ₹20,787 |
| December | 107.6 | ₹20,078 |
