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 ₹6,223 per quintal (₹62.23/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 ₹1,270 per quintal in Mansa 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 ₹8,695 per quintal in Noida Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 98 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 ₹6,223, 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
Maharashtra	3	₹4,000	₹5,800	₹5,485
Chhattisgarh	1	₹5,876	₹5,876	₹5,876
Rajasthan	9	₹4,500	₹6,321	₹5,924
Uttar Pradesh	4	₹4,500	₹8,695	₹5,936
Andhra Pradesh	9	₹3,060	₹6,169	₹5,968
Karnataka	2	₹6,050	₹6,269	₹6,187
Gujarat	70	₹1,270	₹6,825	₹6,263

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedCastor seed	Yemmiganur	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹5421	₹5983	₹5871	2026-03-01
Castor SeedCastor seed	Rajkot	Rajkot, Gujarat	₹6030	₹6275	₹6205	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCastor seed	Bhabhar	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6275	₹6415	₹6345	2026-02-28
Castor SeedOther	Deesa	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6255	₹6375	₹6350	2026-02-28
Castor SeedOther	Dehgam	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	₹6060	₹6240	₹6150	2026-02-28
Castor SeedOther	Dehgam(Rekhiyal)	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	₹6000	₹6150	₹6075	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCaster	Kadi	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹6150	₹6350	₹6300	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCastor seed	Siddhpur	Patan, Gujarat	₹5900	₹6430	₹6165	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCaster	Talod	Sabarkantha, Gujarat	₹6125	₹6355	₹6240	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCastor seed	Thara	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6255	₹6380	₹6318	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCaster	Thara(Shihori)	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6200	₹6325	₹6263	2026-02-28
Castor SeedOther	Vav	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6300	₹6400	₹6380	2026-02-28
Castor SeedOther	Vadgam	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹6175	₹6310	₹6225	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCastor seed	Adoni	Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh	₹3699	₹6094	₹6094	2026-02-28
Castor SeedCastor seed	Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹5750	₹6225	₹6200	2026-02-28
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