What does modal price mean?

Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).

Where does this data come from?

Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.

What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?

For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.

What date does the headline price refer to?

The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).

How far back does the chart go?

The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 04/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.

How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?

For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately +0.32% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).

What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?

In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹5,000.00 on 07/08/2025 and the highest was ₹6,900.00 on 07/01/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).

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Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) price today in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal — ₹68.00/kg (₹6,800/quintal) — 04/03/2026

Modal mandi price for Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, in INR per quintal (= 100 kg) and approx. ₹/kg. Reporting date in DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format) is the latest day with arrivals in our database.

At a glance

On 04/03/2026, the average modal price for Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) across mandis in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal in our database was ₹6,800/quintal (≈ ₹68.00/kg), with same-day modal prices ranging from ₹6,800/quintal to ₹6,800/quintal (₹68.00/kg–₹68.00/kg). The mean of daily averages over the latest 7 days versus the prior week moved about +0.3%. Our historical series for Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) in this district runs from 01/01/2025 to 04/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY). 6 mandis in Purba Bardhaman reported Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) in the past year.

7d vs prior week

+0.3%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Purba Bardhaman

30d vs prior month

+0.0%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Purba Bardhaman

365d vs prior year

-7.8%

Mean of daily avg. modals · Purba Bardhaman

Last ~12 months (daily avg.)

₹5,000/quintal – ₹6,900/quintal

₹50.00/kg–₹69.00/kg · low / high

Daily modal price and same-day spread (Purba Bardhaman)

Average modal (line) with min/max modal reported that day across mandis in Purba Bardhaman for Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til). Quintal = 100 kg.

Monthly average modal price · Purba Bardhaman

One point per calendar month for Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) in Purba Bardhaman. Smoothes day-to-day noise.

Mandis in Purba Bardhaman reporting Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til)

APMC markets ordered by reporting activity in the last 365 days, with each mandi's latest min/max/modal in INR per quintal and per kg.

Mandi-level Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) prices in Purba Bardhaman
Market	Variety	Latest date	Min (₹/q)	Max (₹/q)	Modal (₹/q)	≈ ₹/kg
Guskara	Other	05/11/2025	6,500	6,700	6,600	66.00
Katwa	Other	05/11/2025	6,300	6,400	6,400	64.00
Katwa	Other	04/08/2025	5,700	5,900	5,800	58.00
Guskara	Other	31/07/2025	5,700	5,900	5,800	58.00
Katwa APMC	Sesame	04/03/2026	6,700	6,900	6,800	68.00
Guskara APMC	Other	02/03/2026	6,600	6,800	6,700	67.00

Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) across West Bengal All-India Sesamum (Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rate All mandi prices in Purba Bardhaman

Other commodities in Purba Bardhaman

Compare other crops and produce reported across mandis in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal in the last year.

FAQ

What does modal price mean?: Modal price is the most common wholesale price reported for that commodity on a given day across mandi transactions, in Indian rupees per quintal (100 kg).
Where does this data come from?: Figures are wholesale mandi arrival records aggregated in the DeshSeva database and updated as imports and sync jobs run. For time-sensitive decisions, cross-check against official government releases.
What does the shaded band on the daily chart mean?: For each arrival date we plot the average modal price (line) and the minimum and maximum modal prices reported that day across mandis in our database. The shaded area shows that same-day spread; it is not a forecast.
What date does the headline price refer to?: The headline uses the latest arrival date in our database for your selection (not necessarily today’s calendar date). The date next to the price is that reporting day, shown as DD/MM/YYYY (Indian format).
How far back does the chart go?: The chart uses all matching records in our database from 01/01/2025 through 04/03/2026 (DD/MM/YYYY), aggregated by arrival date.
How does the recent 7-day average compare to the prior week?: For this selection we compare the mean of daily average modal prices over the latest 7 calendar days ending on the headline date with the previous 7-day block. The change is approximately +0.32% (in our database only; not a trading recommendation).
What were the highest and lowest daily average prices in the last 12 months?: In our database for this selection, over roughly the last twelve months from the headline date, the lowest daily average modal was ₹5,000.00 on 07/08/2025 and the highest was ₹6,900.00 on 07/01/2026 (INR per quintal; DD/MM/YYYY).