Welcome to Mandi Bhav India. On this page you will find detailed information on today's Sesame market prices in Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Check the latest report on price trends across various markets of Purba Bardhaman.
| Commodity | Sesame |
| Average Price | ₹6,360 per quintal |
| Minimum Price | ₹5,700 / quintal |
| Maximum Price | ₹6,900 / quintal |
* This summary is taken from recent prices across markets in Purba Bardhaman district.
According to latest info, the average price of Sesame in Purba Bardhaman district is ₹6,360 /quintal. The minimum price observed was ₹5,700 /quintal and the maximum price peaked at ₹6,900 /quintal. Live prices of Sesame from established markets of Purba Bardhaman are listed below.
This data was last updated on 8 April 2026.
| Date | Markets | Commodity | Variety/Grade | Min Price | Max Price | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2026 | Katwa | Sesame | SesameFAQ | ₹6,700 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,800 |
| 06/04/2026 | Guskara | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,600 |
| 31/03/2026 | Katwa | Sesame | OtherFAQ | ₹6,700 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,800 |
| 04/08/2025 | Katwa | Sesame | OtherNon-FAQ | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 |
| 31/07/2025 | Guskara | Sesame | OtherNon-FAQ | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,800 |
Green band = monthly min–max range; line = monthly average price (₹/quintal). Source: APMC/Agmarknet. See full history since 2001 with Pro →
21-year seasonal index (100 = annual average)
21 years of mandi records for Purba Bardhaman show Sesame prices under pressure in June (up to 7% below average) and climbing to about 8% above average by February. This seasonal cycle tracks the arrival (supply) pattern.
Record monthly average (high)
₹9,100/quintal
December 2023
Highest single-day price
₹9,333/quintal
July 2013 · Katwa
Record monthly average (low)
₹1,339/quintal
October 2005
Historical data for Purba Bardhaman (since 2005) shows Sesame peaked in December 2023 at a monthly average of ₹9,100/quintal. At the other extreme, October 2005 saw prices fall to an average of ₹1,339/quintal.
Same-month comparison across years (monthly average, ₹/quintal)
| Year | Avg Price | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| October 2025 | ₹6,493 | — |
| October 2023 | ₹8,849 | ▲ 15.2% |
| October 2022 | ₹7,682 | ▲ 27.0% |
| October 2021 | ₹6,048 | ▲ 32.8% |
| October 2020 | ₹4,553 | ▼ 29.0% |
| October 2019 | ₹6,413 | ▲ 6.9% |
| October 2018 | ₹6,000 | ▲ 75.3% |
| October 2017 | ₹3,423 | ▲ 4.0% |
| October 2016 | ₹3,293 |
| ▲ 3.7% |
| October 2015 | ₹3,176 | ▼ 11.3% |
| October 2014 | ₹3,578 | ▼ 14.7% |
| October 2013 | ₹4,193 | ▲ 8.8% |
