Based on 25 years of data, seemebadnekai prices in India typically peak in May (about 47% above the annual average) and bottom out in February (roughly 32% below). Historically, selling around May has fetched better rates.
Best month
May
vs average +47%
Weakest month
February
vs average −32%
100 = annual average (₹1,139/quintal) · averaged over 25 years
| Month | Index | Typical Price |
|---|---|---|
| January | 73.1 | ₹833 |
| FebruaryLowest | 68.4 | ₹779 |
| March | 84.3 | ₹960 |
| April | 118 | ₹1,344 |
| May★ Best | 147.1 | ₹1,675 |
| June | 146 | ₹1,663 |
| July | 126.1 | ₹1,436 |
| August | 109.8 | ₹1,251 |
| September | 87.4 | ₹995 |
| October | 81.1 | ₹924 |
| November | 80.5 | ₹917 |
| December | 78.3 | ₹892 |
Top 3 months to sell: May, June, July. The all-time highest monthly average was ₹4,218/quintal in June 2024.