Safflower (Kusum) Price Today in India - कुसुम का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Safflower (Kusum) (कुसुम) in India is ₹5,278 per quintal, up ₹278 from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹4,500 to a maximum of ₹5,500 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Safflower (Kusum) rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Safflower (Kusum) is grown mainly in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh. It is a oilseed crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season - Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar).

Safflower is a dual-purpose oilseed with both a high-oleic oil (better for frying than sunflower oil) and a dye industry using the red and yellow petals for natural fabric colouring. Maharashtra is the dominant producer but cultivation is declining as imported oils undercut it; the crop survives primarily due to MSP procurement.

Is There an MSP for Safflower (Kusum)?

Safflower (Kusum) does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes safflower (kusum) 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 Safflower (Kusum) Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the safflower (kusum) 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 Safflower (Kusum)

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your safflower (kusum) 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 safflower (kusum) - 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 Safflower (Kusum) Varieties in India

  • PBNS-12 (Maharashtra spineless)
  • A-1 (Andhra Pradesh)
  • HUS-305 (Karnataka)
  • K-1 (Rajasthan)
  • CO-1 (Tamil Nadu)

Safflower (Kusum) Uses & End Markets

  • Safflower oil for cooking and salad oil
  • Natural dye (keshar substitute) from petals
  • Safflower tea and herbal health products
  • Carthamin natural food colourant for export
  • Safflower cake for cattle and poultry feed

Grow Better Safflower (Kusum) - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best safflower (kusum) 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.