Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Sesame market prices in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Namakkal.
| Commodity | Sesame |
| Average Price | ₹8,966 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹4,800 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹17,500 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Namakkal district.
According to latest info, the average price of Sesame in Namakkal district is ₹8,966 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹4,800 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹17,500 /quintal. Live prices of Sesame from established markets of Namakkal are listed below.
This data was last updated on 12 June 2024.
Note: Extremely high or low prices may be due to mandi data-entry errors. Use the 'Average Price' for accurate estimates.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/06/2024 | Tiruchengode | Sesame | BlackFAQ | ₹12,300 | ₹13,500 | ₹12,800 |
| 31/01/2024 | Tiruchengode | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹15,400 | ₹17,500 | ₹16,600 |
| 10/02/2022 | Namakkal | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹10,600 | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21/01/2021 | Velur | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹8,009 | ₹10,099 | ₹9,290 |
| 11/07/2016 | Tiruchengode | Sesame | WhiteFAQ | ₹4,800 | ₹7,190 | ₹5,426 |
| 11/05/2016 | Tiruchengode | Sesame | RedFAQ | ₹6,390 | ₹8,070 | ₹7,230 |
| 25/01/2016 | Tiruchengode | Sesame | WhitishFAQ | ₹5,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,050 |
| 18/04/2011 | Namagiripettai | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 |
| 18/04/2011 | Namagiripettai | Sesame | WhiteFAQ | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,300 |
15-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 15 years, Sesame has consistently sold highest in Namakkal during January — around 17% above average — while July brings the weakest prices (about 21% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹16,373/quintal
February 2023
Highest single-day price
₹17,800/quintal
February 2024 · Tiruchengode
Record monthly average (low)
₹3,000/quintal
October 2009
In records going back to 2009, the highest monthly average for Sesame in Namakkal was ₹16,373/quintal in February 2023, while the weakest month on record is October 2009 (₹3,000/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2023 | ₹16,300 | — |
| August 2018 | ₹7,520 | — |
| August 2015 | ₹6,158 | ▼ 38.0% |
| August 2014 | ₹9,932 | ▲ 6.1% |
| August 2013 | ₹9,361 | ▲ 21.0% |
| August 2012 | ₹7,734 | ▲ 66.1% |
| August 2011 | ₹4,655 | — |
| August 2009 | ₹4,233 | — |
