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 ₹7,276 per quintal (₹72.76/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 ₹1,464 per quintal in Ghaziabad 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 ₹9,752 per quintal in Anjar Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 82 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 ₹7,276, 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	8	₹1,464	₹8,695	₹5,076
Maharashtra	4	₹5,300	₹6,250	₹5,793
Madhya Pradesh	1	₹6,100	₹6,300	₹6,300
Karnataka	1	₹6,500	₹6,500	₹6,500
Rajasthan	2	₹6,400	₹7,400	₹6,986
Andhra Pradesh	4	₹4,020	₹7,349	₹7,195
Gujarat	62	₹4,500	₹9,752	₹7,353

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedCastor seed	The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli	Amreli, Gujarat	₹7050	₹7275	₹7225	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Badepally	Mahbubnagar, Andhra Pradesh	₹7031	₹7031	₹7031	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Visnagar	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹7400	₹7755	₹7577	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Viramgam	Ahmedabad, Gujarat	₹7300	₹7340	₹7320	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Tharad(Rah)	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹7475	₹7560	₹7525	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Tharad	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹7500	₹7705	₹7610	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Sami	Patan, Gujarat	₹7559	₹7625	₹7600	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Palanpur	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹7580	₹7580	₹7580	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Mehsana(Jornang)	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹7545	₹7560	₹7550	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Mehsana	Mahesana, Gujarat	₹7585	₹7680	₹7650	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Lakhani	Banaskantha, Gujarat	₹7587	₹7587	₹7587	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Kalol	Gandhinagar, Gujarat	₹7450	₹7620	₹7575	2026-09-25
Castor SeedOther	Jamnagar	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹7000	₹7340	₹7340	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Jam Jodhpur	Jamnagar, Gujarat	₹7300	₹7400	₹7350	2026-09-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Himatnagar	Sabarkantha, Gujarat	₹7640	₹7650	₹7650	2026-09-25
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