Based on 18 years of data, Raibel prices in India typically peak in January (about 238% above the annual average) and bottom out in October (roughly 60% below). Historically, selling around January has fetched better rates.
Best month
January
vs average +238%
Weakest month
October
vs average −60%
100 = annual average (₹16,651/quintal) · averaged over 18 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January★ Best | 337.9 | ₹56,262 |
| February | 197.1 | ₹32,818 |
| March | 112.6 | ₹18,749 |
| April | 48.9 | ₹8,142 |
| May | 47.8 | ₹7,959 |
| June | 43.9 | ₹7,310 |
| July | 54.6 | ₹9,091 |
| August | 77.3 | ₹12,871 |
| September | 58.3 | ₹9,707 |
| OctoberLowest | 40.5 | ₹6,743 |
| November | 72.5 | ₹12,072 |
| December | 108.6 | ₹18,083 |
Top 3 months to sell: January, February, March. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹1,85,000/quintal in January 2024.