Niger Seed Price Today in India - रामतिल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Niger Seed (रामतिल) in India is ₹8,010 per quintal, up ₹410 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹6,200 to a maximum of ₹19,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Niger Seed rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Niger Seed is grown mainly in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Karnataka. It is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) season - Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov).

Niger seed (ramtil) is India's exclusive tribal oilseed crop, grown almost entirely by adivasi communities in Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh on marginal rainfed land without any fertilisers. Its oil has a distinctive nutty flavour used in traditional cooking and the seed is a premium birdseed ingredient exported to the USA and Europe at ₹80-120/kg.

Is There an MSP for Niger Seed?

Niger Seed does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes niger seed 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 Niger Seed Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the niger 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: 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 Niger Seed

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your niger seed 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 niger seed - 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 Niger Seed Varieties in India

  • Dibyasinha (Odisha)
  • Ootacamund-1 (Karnataka)
  • IGP-76 (Chhattisgarh)
  • Na-2 (tribal selection)
  • Pushan Suraj (improved)

Niger Seed Uses & End Markets

  • Niger oil for traditional cooking in tribal areas
  • Premium birdseed export to USA and Europe
  • Ramtil chutney (local food use in Odisha)
  • Hair oil in tribal communities
  • Crop residue for cattle feed

Grow Better Niger Seed - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best niger 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.