In records going back to 2024, the highest monthly average for nigella seeds in India was ₹24,124/quintal in January 2026, while the weakest month on record is February 2025 (₹14,918/quintal).
Record high (monthly avg)
₹24,124
January 2026
Single-day record
₹26,010
October 2025 · Neemuch
Record low (monthly avg)
₹14,918
February 2025
₹/quintal · weighted average across all reporting mandis in India
| Year | Average | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | ₹18,496 | ▼ 1.3% |
| 2025 | ₹18,730 | ▲ 9.0% |
| 2024 | ₹17,191 | — |
2020s
₹18,139
avg/quintal
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