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 ₹3,801 per quintal (₹38.01/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 55 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 ₹3,801, 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	₹3,500	₹2,239
Bagalkot	2	₹1,226	₹3,400	₹2,607
Mysore	4	₹35	₹4,200	₹2,831
Davanagere	2	₹2,000	₹4,000	₹2,875
Kolar	2	₹800	₹5,500	₹3,350
Hassan	5	₹500	₹6,310	₹3,354
Mandya	2	₹2,450	₹5,300	₹3,417
Uttara Kannada	1	₹3,390	₹3,550	₹3,470
Chikmagalur	2	₹1,800	₹4,582	₹3,494
Raichur	1	₹2,498	₹8,380	₹3,730
Gadag	3	₹1,790	₹5,069	₹3,760
Koppal	4	₹2,410	₹6,850	₹4,333
Tumkur	6	₹1,400	₹9,500	₹4,826
Chamrajnagar	1	₹3,100	₹6,200	₹5,100
Chitradurga	4	₹1,995	₹6,455	₹5,171
Bangalore	3	₹2,966	₹6,600	₹5,193
Bellary	3	₹2,951	₹6,500	₹5,532
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹5,621	₹5,893	₹5,757
Vijayanagara	1	₹6,500	₹6,500	₹6,500

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Vijayanagara, Karnataka	₹6500	₹6500	₹6500	2026-09-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kanakagiri	Koppal, Karnataka	₹6850	₹6850	₹6850	2026-08-17
Castor SeedCastor seed	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹4811	₹4811	₹4811	2026-08-03
Castor SeedCastor seed	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹5069	₹5069	₹5069	2026-08-01
Castor SeedCastor seed	Gadag	Gadag, Karnataka	₹5011	₹5011	₹5011	2026-07-31
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kustagi	Koppal, Karnataka	₹6800	₹6800	₹680	2026-07-26
Castor SeedCastor seed	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹5621	₹5621	₹5621	2026-07-06
Castor SeedCastor seed	Kottur	Vijayanagara, Karnataka	₹6400	₹6400	₹6400	2026-07-01
Castor SeedCastor seed	Ranebennur	Haveri, Karnataka	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	2026-06-25
Castor SeedCastor seed	Arasikere	Hassan, Karnataka	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-06-22
Castor SeedCastor seed	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹6410	₹6455	₹6435	2026-06-22
Castor SeedCastor seed	Vijayapura	Bijapur (Karnataka), Karnataka	₹5893	₹5893	₹5893	2026-06-15
Castor SeedCastor seed	Arasikere	Hassan, Karnataka	₹5500	₹5500	₹5500	2026-06-11
Castor SeedCastor seed	Chitradurga	Chitradurga, Karnataka	₹6301	₹6319	₹6310	2026-06-08
Castor SeedCastor seed	Koppal	Koppal, Karnataka	₹5670	₹5670	₹5670	2026-06-04
Looking for more market data? Upgrade to Pro to access full market list. Unlock History

Castor Seed Mandi Prices Today in Karnataka

State Market Insights

Retail Price Estimate

Castor Seed Prices in Karnataka Districts

Castor Seed Prices List in Karnataka

Frequently Asked Questions