Question 1

What is the current average price of Castor Seed in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Castor Seed in Karnataka is currently ₹4,548 per quintal (₹45.48/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 ₹35 per quintal in Hunsur 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 ₹9,500 per quintal in Gubbi Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 53 Mandis in Karnataka 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 in Karnataka, 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 ₹4,548, 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 districts in Karnataka have the best Castor Seed rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Belgaum	2	₹500	₹1,000	₹750
Shimoga	1	₹1,000	₹1,050	₹1,020
Dharwad	1	₹1,700	₹1,700	₹1,700
Haveri	5	₹915	₹4,500	₹2,489
Bagalkot	2	₹1,226	₹3,400	₹2,607
Mysore	4	₹35	₹4,200	₹2,831
Davanagere	2	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,875
Uttara Kannada	1	₹3,390	₹3,550	₹3,470
Chikmagalur	2	₹1,800	₹4,582	₹3,494
Hassan	5	₹500	₹7,300	₹3,548
Kolar	2	₹800	₹6,000	₹3,875
Gadag	3	₹1,790	₹5,415	₹4,223
Koppal	3	₹2,410	₹6,400	₹4,529
Mandya	2	₹2,450	₹8,800	₹4,763
Chamrajnagar	1	₹3,100	₹6,200	₹4,813
Tumkur	6	₹1,400	₹9,500	₹4,958
Chitradurga	4	₹1,995	₹7,500	₹5,234
Bangalore	3	₹2,800	₹6,600	₹6,011
Bellary	1	₹6,339	₹6,356	₹6,348
Raichur	1	₹6,268	₹8,380	₹7,427

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedCastor seed	Raichur	Raichur, Karnataka	₹6268	₹8380	₹7427	2026-01-14
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹6356	₹6356	₹6356	2026-01-13
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹6339	₹6339	₹6339	2026-01-09
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹5400	₹6251	₹5403	2025-12-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹6267	₹6306	₹6293	2025-12-23
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Bellary, Karnataka	₹6252	₹6252	₹6252	2025-12-20
Castor SeedCastor seed	Gundlupet	Chamrajnagar, Karnataka	₹6200	₹6200	₹6200	2025-11-15
Castor SeedCastor seed	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2025-11-14
Castor SeedCastor seed	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2025-11-12
Castor SeedCastor seed	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹5825	₹5825	₹5825	2025-11-07

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