In records going back to 2025, the highest monthly average for nigella in India was ₹23,006/quintal in October 2026, while the weakest month on record is March 2026 (₹13,309/quintal).
Record high (monthly avg)
₹23,006
October 2026
Single-day record
₹27,001
October 2026 · Jaora
Record low (monthly avg)
₹13,309
March 2026
₹/quintal · weighted average across all reporting mandis in India
| Year | Average | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (partial) | ₹17,774 | ▼ 14.5% |
| 2025 | ₹20,797 | — |
2020s
₹19,285
avg/quintal
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