Question 1

What is the current average price of Castor Seed across India?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Castor Seed across India is currently ₹6,149 per quintal (₹61.49/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Castor Seed available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Castor Seed is ₹1,089 per quintal in Kurnool Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Castor Seed being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Castor Seed is recorded at ₹7,200 per quintal in Kataram Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 99 Mandis across India today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Castor Seed prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Castor Seed?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹6,149, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which states are the major producers of Castor Seed?

Accepted Answer

Prices and availability are often driven by major producing states. Check the "State-wise Price Summary" table above to see which states have the highest active market counts, indicating high production or trading volume.

State	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Uttar Pradesh	2	₹4,000	₹5,001	₹4,501
Maharashtra	3	₹4,300	₹5,700	₹5,313
Karnataka	3	₹3,949	₹6,246	₹5,757
Andhra Pradesh	9	₹1,089	₹6,676	₹6,071
Rajasthan	3	₹5,901	₹6,600	₹6,167
Gujarat	78	₹4,050	₹6,700	₹6,174
Telangana	1	₹7,200	₹7,200	₹7,200

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedCastor seed	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹5296	₹6140	₹6076	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kurnool	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹5759	₹6119	₹6003	2026-04-11
Castor SeedOther	Gadwal	Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh	₹5906	₹6151	₹6119	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Atmakur	Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh	₹6200	₹6200	₹6200	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Viramgam	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹6150	₹6335	₹6240	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Savarkundla	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6000	₹6200	₹6100	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5075	₹6175	₹6125	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Dhari	Amreli, Gujarat	₹6000	₹6135	₹6135	2026-04-11
Castor SeedOther	Vadgam	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6205	₹6350	₹6275	2026-04-11
Castor SeedOther	Deesa	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6105	₹6351	₹6325	2026-04-11
Castor SeedOther	Tharad	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6075	₹6325	₹6250	2026-04-11
Castor SeedOther	Tharad(Rah)	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6000	₹6700	₹6350	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Thara	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6225	₹6420	₹6323	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCaster	Thara(Shihori)	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6225	₹6375	₹6300	2026-04-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Palanpur	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6253	₹6253	₹6253	2026-04-11
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