Castor Price Today in India - अरंडी का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Castor (अरंडी) in India is ₹7,900 per quintal, up ₹135 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹5,660 to a maximum of ₹14,345 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Castor rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Castor is grown mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh. It is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) season - Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb).

Castor oil is a unique industrial oilseed with no edible substitute - its derivatives are used in over 700 industrial applications from aviation lubricants to biodegradable plastics. India controls 85-90% of global castor oil trade (₹6,000+ crore/year) and Gujarat's Saurashtra region is the undisputed global castor capital.

Castor MSP Kharif 2025-26 - ₹6,935/Quintal

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Castor is ₹6,935 per quintal for Kharif 2025-26, announced by the Government of India on the recommendation of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). MSP is the floor price - government procurement agencies are obligated to buy at this rate, so you should never sell your castor below ₹6,935/quintal. Today's market price of ₹7,900 is above MSP, so the open market is paying well - sell where you get the best rate.

Why Castor Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the castor harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: MSP sets a price floor; export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Castor

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your castor directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your castor - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. Use a warehouse and a Kisan Credit Card loan to store and sell in the lean season.
  4. Use government procurement at MSP (₹6,935) if the market price falls below it.

Popular Castor Varieties in India

  • GCH-7 (Gujarat hybrid - most grown)
  • DCH-177 (Andhra Pradesh)
  • SI-4 (Rajasthan)
  • TMV-6 (Tamil Nadu)
  • NPH-1 (national hybrid)

Castor Uses & End Markets

  • Castor oil for lubricants and hydraulic fluids
  • Sebacic acid for nylon and plastics manufacturing
  • Cosmetics and pharmaceuticals (castor oil USP grade)
  • Biodiesel and bio-lubricants
  • Castor cake as fertiliser and fish pond conditioner

Grow Better Castor - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best castor crop: choose a high-yield Castor seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.