Sesame (Til) Cultivation in Jharkhand
Jharkhand is among the states that grow Sesame (Til). Sesame (Til) (तिल) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Jharkhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Sesame (Til) MSP & Procurement in Jharkhand
The Minimum Support Price for Sesame (Til) is ₹10,346/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Sesame (Til) at MSP in Jharkhand during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹10,346. Today's market modal price of ₹10,850 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Sesame (Til) in Jharkhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Ranchi 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 Jharkhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Jharkhand Sesame (Til) Farmers
Jharkhand Sesame (Til) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.