Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Sesame market prices in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Theni.
| Commodity | Sesame |
| Average Price | ₹6,225 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹3,000 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹14,100 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Theni district.
According to latest info, the average price of Sesame in Theni district is ₹6,225 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹3,000 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹14,100 /quintal. Live prices of Sesame from established markets of Theni are listed below.
This data was last updated on 1 July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2024 | Theni | Sesame | SesameLocal | ₹13,900 | ₹14,100 | ₹14,000 |
| 13/05/2011 | Theni | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 |
| 06/10/2010 | Bodinayakkanur | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,750 |
| 13/03/2010 | Cumbum | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹3,750 | ₹3,900 | ₹3,850 |
8-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
Looking at the last 8 years, Sesame has consistently sold highest in Theni during June — around 39% above average — while August brings the weakest prices (about 10% lower). A pattern worth knowing for farmers planning storage.
Record monthly average (high)
₹14,000/quintal
June 2024
Highest single-day price
₹15,000/quintal
June 2024 · Theni
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,826/quintal
July 2005
In records going back to 2005, the highest monthly average for Sesame in Theni was ₹14,000/quintal in June 2024, while the weakest month on record is July 2005 (₹1,826/quintal).
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | ₹3,206 | ▼ 9.7% |
| August 2009 | ₹3,550 | ▼ 16.6% |
| August 2008 | ₹4,254 | ▲ 63.6% |
| August 2007 | ₹2,600 | ▲ 27.8% |
| August 2006 | ₹2,034 | ▲ 9.2% |
| August 2005 | ₹1,863 | — |
