Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Castor Seed in Maharashtra is currently ₹4,442 per quintal (₹44.42/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 per quintal in Majalgaon 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 ₹7,600 per quintal in Sangli Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Castor Seed prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 70 Mandis in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra, 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 ₹4,442, 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 Maharashtra 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
Chandrapur	2	₹1,100	₹2,500	₹2,125
Satara	1	₹2,500	₹3,000	₹2,750
Parbhani	1	₹2,800	₹2,800	₹2,800
Nagpur	3	₹2,005	₹4,500	₹3,010
Nandurbar	3	₹2,840	₹3,770	₹3,273
Hingoli	5	₹2,900	₹4,250	₹3,383
Beed	5	₹1	₹4,800	₹3,553
Buldhana	2	₹2,100	₹4,500	₹3,743
Bhandara	3	₹2,500	₹4,500	₹3,794
Yavatmal	1	₹3,850	₹3,950	₹3,910
Latur	3	₹2,850	₹4,700	₹4,066
Pune	2	₹3,000	₹4,700	₹4,175
Akola	1	₹4,200	₹4,255	₹4,228
Jalgaon	3	₹3,500	₹5,000	₹4,333
Dharashiv(Usmanabad)	3	₹3,200	₹5,200	₹4,416
Sangli	2	₹2,000	₹7,600	₹4,738
Jalna	4	₹2,900	₹5,500	₹4,741
Solapur	3	₹3,050	₹5,500	₹4,760
Amravati	4	₹2,700	₹5,500	₹4,766
Nanded	3	₹4,000	₹5,651	₹4,775
Chattrapati Sambhajinagar	4	₹4,000	₹6,000	₹4,781
Dhule	3	₹3,101	₹6,010	₹4,941
Nashik	1	₹4,300	₹5,100	₹5,059
Ahmednagar	1	₹5,500	₹5,700	₹5,583

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Castor SeedOther	Malegaon	Nashik, Maharashtra	₹4300	₹5100	₹5050	2026-04-09
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5600	₹5700	₹5650	2026-04-07
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5500	₹5600	₹5550	2026-04-03
Castor SeedOther	Malegaon	Nashik, Maharashtra	₹5068	₹5068	₹5068	2026-03-25
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5550	₹5550	₹5550	2026-03-24
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5550	₹5550	₹5550	2026-02-27
Castor SeedOther	Malegaon	Nashik, Maharashtra	₹5000	₹5000	₹5000	2026-02-25
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5350	₹5550	₹5450	2026-02-25
Castor SeedOther	Jalana	Jalna, Maharashtra	₹4000	₹4800	₹4800	2026-02-21
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5650	₹5650	₹5650	2026-02-21
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5600	₹5600	₹5600	2026-02-16
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2026-02-13
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5500	₹5750	₹5625	2026-02-11
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5750	₹5800	₹5775	2026-02-07
Castor SeedOther	Ahmednagar	Ahmednagar, Maharashtra	₹5700	₹5700	₹5700	2026-02-06
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