Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Price Today in India - ग्वार दाना का आज का भाव
The current wholesale (modal) price of Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) (ग्वार दाना) in India is ₹4,000 per quintal, down ₹200 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹2,750 to a maximum of ₹9,000 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) is grown mainly in Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh. It is a cash crop crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct).
Guar seed is India's most strategically valuable industrial crop because guar gum controls 85% of the global fracking fluid thickener market - every oil well drilled in the USA and Canada requires guar gum. Rajasthan produces 70% of India's guar and the commodity price oscillates wildly with US shale oil drilling activity, making guar one of the most volatile commodity markets in India.
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) MSP Kharif 2025-26 - ₹5,887/Quintal
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) is ₹5,887 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 guar seed (cluster bean seed) below ₹5,887/quintal. Today's market price of ₹4,000 is below MSP - consider selling to a government procurement centre at ₹5,887 instead of the open market.
Why Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Prices Change
- Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the guar seed (cluster bean seed) 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 Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed)
- Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
- Grade and clean your guar seed (cluster bean seed) - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
- 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.
- Use government procurement at MSP (₹5,887) if the market price falls below it.
Popular Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Varieties in India
- RGC-1066 (Rajasthan most grown)
- HG-2-20 (Haryana high-yield)
- GNGH-1 (Gujarat)
- FS-277 (dual-purpose fodder+grain)
- RGC-1031 (drought tolerant Rajasthan)
Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) Uses & End Markets
- Guar gum for oil drilling fracking fluid (US shale oil - biggest use)
- Food-grade guar gum (E412) for ice cream, sauces, bakery
- Textile sizing and paper manufacturing
- Guar meal for cattle and poultry feed
- Pharmaceutical tablet binder and stabiliser
Grow Better Guar Seed (Cluster Bean Seed) - Inputs & Guidance
Higher quality means a higher price. For the best guar seed (cluster bean seed) crop: choose a high-yield certified 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.