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

The average wholesale price of Castor Seed in Maharashtra is currently ₹4,181 per quintal (₹41.81/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Where is the lowest price for Castor Seed available?

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

Where is the most expensive Castor Seed being sold?

The highest market rate for Castor Seed is recorded at ₹7,600 per quintal in Sangli Mandi.

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

We have received active price updates from 95 Mandis in Maharashtra today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

What factors influence Castor Seed prices?

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

Is it a good time to buy Castor Seed?

If prices are trending below the average of ₹4,181, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

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.

Which districts in Maharashtra have the best Castor Seed rates?

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

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Castor Seed Mandi Prices Today in Maharashtra

Detailed market rates and daily fluctuations.

Commodity

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Market

State Market Insights

Updated: 27 December 2025

In Maharashtra, the average wholesale price for Castor Seed is currently ₹4,181/quintal.

District-wise analysis shows that Kolhapur offers the most competitive rates (Avg: ₹1,174), whereas Ahmednagar has higher average prices around ₹5,600.

Trading is active across 95 Mandis in the state, with prices ranging from ₹1 to ₹7,600.

Retail Price Estimate

Estimated Retail Price (per kg)

₹48 - ₹52/ kg

Estimated for Maharashtra based on state-wide wholesale averages.

State Wholesale Rate:₹41.81 / kg

Castor Seed Prices in Maharashtra Districts

Compare Castor Seed rates across districts of Maharashtra.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Kolhapur	1	₹1,174	₹1,174	₹1,174
Wardha	1	₹1,180	₹1,180	₹1,180
Chandrapur	3	₹1,100	₹2,500	₹2,206
Parbhani	2	₹2,201	₹2,800	₹2,501
Nagpur	4	₹1,200	₹4,500	₹2,558
Satara	2	₹2,500	₹3,000	₹2,713
Buldhana	5	₹1,050	₹4,500	₹3,156
Jalgaon	4	₹1,000	₹5,000	₹3,165
Hingoli	6	₹1,400	₹4,250	₹3,200
Pune	4	₹1,150	₹4,700	₹3,209
Nandurbar	3	₹2,840	₹3,770	₹3,273
Bhandara	4	₹1,430	₹4,500	₹3,359
Beed	7	₹1	₹4,800	₹3,383
Akola	2	₹1,615	₹4,255	₹3,384
Nanded	5	₹1,650	₹5,651	₹3,800
Yavatmal	1	₹3,850	₹3,950	₹3,910
Latur	3	₹2,850	₹4,700	₹4,066
Sangli	3	₹2,000	₹7,600	₹4,220
Nashik	8	₹2,000	₹5,872	₹4,521
Dhule	5	₹1,090	₹6,010	₹4,533
Solapur	5	₹2,252	₹5,500	₹4,652
Amravati	5	₹2,000	₹5,500	₹4,671
Jalna	5	₹2,900	₹5,500	₹4,709
Ahmednagar	1	₹5,600	₹5,600	₹5,600

Castor Seed Prices List in Maharashtra

Recent market rates and arrivals.

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5600	₹5600	₹5600	2025-12-27
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2025-12-12
Castor SeedOther	Malegaon	Nashik, Maharashtra	₹5200	₹5200	₹5200	2025-11-29
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2025-11-28
Castor SeedOther	Dhule	Dhule, Maharashtra	₹5105	₹5430	₹5430	2025-11-21
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2025-11-17
Castor SeedOther	Varud	Amravati, Maharashtra	₹5175	₹5175	₹5175	2025-11-13
Castor SeedOther	Shirur	Pune, Maharashtra	₹4500	₹4500	₹4500	2025-10-30
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5600	₹5600	₹5600	2025-10-30
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5600	₹5600	₹5600	2025-10-27