Linseed (Alsi) Price Today in India - अलसी का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Linseed (Alsi) (अलसी) in India is ₹9,000 per quintal, down ₹51 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹8,800 to a maximum of ₹9,576 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Linseed (Alsi) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Linseed (Alsi) is grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Bihar. It is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr).

Linseed (flaxseed) is a dual-purpose crop where the seed is pressed for oil used in paints and varnishes (linseed oil dries and polymerises - invaluable for wood preservation and artist oil paints) while the milled seed is a high-omega-3 health food. India's linseed export market is growing rapidly with rising global demand for omega-3 health supplements.

Is There an MSP for Linseed (Alsi)?

Linseed (Alsi) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes linseed (alsi) prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Linseed (Alsi) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the linseed (alsi) 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: 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 Linseed (Alsi)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your linseed (alsi) 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 linseed (alsi) - 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. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Linseed (Alsi) Varieties in India

  • Gaurav (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Shekhar (early duration)
  • T-397 (Uttar Pradesh)
  • RLC-6 (wilt resistant)
  • Padmini (high oil content)

Linseed (Alsi) Uses & End Markets

  • Linseed oil for paints, varnishes and wood preservative
  • Flaxseed meal as high-omega-3 health supplement
  • Cattle feed (flaxseed cake boosts milk fat)
  • Linen fibre from flax stalks (Assam handloom)
  • Alsi ladoo and chutney in Madhya Pradesh

Grow Better Linseed (Alsi) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best linseed (alsi) 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.