Castor Cultivation in Gujarat
Gujarat is the largest producer of Castor in India. Castor (अरंडी) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) season (Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Gujarat's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Castor MSP & Procurement in Gujarat
The Minimum Support Price for Castor is ₹6,935/quintal (Kharif 2025-26). Government agencies procure Castor at MSP in Gujarat during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹6,935. Today's market modal price of ₹7,763 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Castor in Gujarat
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ahmedabad APMC, Surat APMC, Rajkot APMC, Unjha APMC, Mehsana Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Gujarat. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Gujarat Castor Farmers
Gujarat Castor growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.