FAQ's
An online price chart helps you understand price trends and fluctuations over past days or weeks. This helps you decide whether to sell your crop immediately or wait for better market rates.
1509 is a popular basmati variety with high demand in both domestic and international (export) markets. Due to its long grains and superior quality, its prices are significantly higher compared to common or non-basmati paddy varieties (like Parmal).
Yes, paddy prices can vary across different mandis (such as Sirsa, Nohar, Ellenabad, Sri Ganganagar). This depends on local demand, arrivals, buyer activity, and crop quality. Therefore, comparing rates across multiple markets before selling is beneficial.
Minimum price is the lowest recorded rate of the day (due to poor quality or high moisture). Maximum price is the highest rate (for premium, dry crop). The modal price is the rate at which most trading takes place, representing the actual prevailing market price.
You can check Dhan Mandi Bhav Aaj Ka online from your mobile or computer by visiting the KhetiKisaan website. Simply open the site, select your state and mandi, and you will instantly get live rates for all paddy varieties.
Daily use is not necessary and may cause problems for certain skin and hair types. For skin, start with two to three applications per week on a diluted basis and increase only if your skin tolerates it well. For hair, once weekly is the recommended starting frequency. Stop immediately if you notice redness, itching, rash, or increased scalp flaking, as these may indicate irritation or allergic contact dermatitis.
The standard adult dose is 15, 60 mL (one to four tablespoons) taken as a single oral dose on an empty stomach. It generally produces a laxative effect within two to six hours. Do not exceed the recommended dose, do not repeat dosing on the same day, and do not use it for longer than one week without consulting a clinician. If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice rather than increasing the dose.
Pregnant women should not self-administer oral castor oil to induce labour. It can trigger powerful uterine contractions, cause severe diarrhoea and dehydration, and may affect foetal well-being. Any use during pregnancy should occur only under direct supervision of an obstetric clinician who has assessed the specific circumstances and is monitoring both mother and baby throughout.
"Cold-pressed" indicates that the oil was extracted mechanically without deliberate application of external heat and without chemical solvents such as hexane. It does not guarantee food-grade safety, absence of contaminants, or suitability for oral consumption. For any oral use, always look for an explicit food-grade or USP/NF designation supported by a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis from a third-party laboratory.
Arandi mandi bhav responds to multiple overlapping factors: the volume of fresh arrivals at auction yards, international export demand from industrial buyers in Europe, China, and the United States, kharif monsoon performance that determines crop size, the rupee-to-dollar exchange rate which affects export realisations, and stock levels held by crushing mills and traders. Because India supplies over 85% of global castor oil exports, any shift in overseas industrial procurement can change domestic auction rates within weeks, making Arandi one of the more export-sensitive crops traded at Indian APMC yards.
Yes, gwar is one of the more viable Kharif options for small and marginal farmers in Rajasthan and Haryana. Its low water requirement eliminates or reduces irrigation cost, its nitrogen-fixing ability lowers fertiliser spend, and at 2026 prices, the break-even yield is achievable even in a moderate monsoon. A farmer with 3 acres in a decent monsoon year, achieving 500 kg/acre at ₹6,400/quintal with ₹10,000/acre in costs, nets approximately ₹22,000/acre, a meaningful income for a small holding. The key is keeping input costs disciplined and not over-spending on fertilisers that gwar's biology makes unnecessary.
At ₹10,000/acre total cash cost and ₹6,400/quintal mandi bhav, you need to produce and sell at least 156 kg/acre, roughly 1.56 quintals, just to recover cash outlays. However, this excludes family labour value and land rent. Including those at reasonable rates raises the effective break-even to 300, 350 kg/acre, which is the minimum target yield a farmer should plan for before committing to the crop. Rainfed yields in a decent monsoon comfortably exceed this threshold, which is why gwar remains popular despite its price volatility.
Several factors drive mandi-to-mandi price differences on any given day. Arrival volume is often the biggest: a mandi receiving heavy supply sees prices soften as buyers have more choice. Buyer presence matters equally, a mandi where gwar processing units or active exporters are present will consistently bid higher than one where occasional traders dominate. Quality also plays a role: moisture content, pod-fill, and variety reputation all affect what buyers are willing to pay per quintal. Checking multiple mandi rates before deciding where to sell is directly worthwhile, not just theoretically useful.
Absolutely. Gwar is one of the most drought-tolerant Kharif crops available, which is why it dominates Rajasthan's sandy belt districts including Bikaner, Barmer, Churu, and Jaisalmer. Rainfed gwar with timely sowing and good variety selection regularly yields 400, 600 kg/acre in a normal monsoon. That said, if irrigation is available, even a single well-timed watering during the flowering-to-pod-fill stage can push yield from 400 kg/acre to 700 kg/acre. At ₹6,400/quintal, that additional 300 kg translates to ₹19,200/acre in extra revenue for an irrigation cycle that costs ₹1,500, ₹2,000/acre. The return on that investment is difficult to match anywhere else in the production system.
Based on observed seasonal price behaviour, peak arrivals in October, November tend to depress mandi bhav as supply overwhelms buyer capacity. Prices typically begin recovering from December, January onward and often firm further through February, March as remaining stocks tighten and export orders accumulate. Farmers who store gwar in clean, dry conditions and monitor daily mandi bhav updates can identify when rates move in their favour. Selling 60, 90 days after harvest rather than immediately at the mandi on the day you thresh frequently adds ₹500, ₹1,000/quintal to the realised price. At 5 quintals/acre, that is ₹2,500, ₹5,000/acre in additional income for the straightforward act of waiting and watching the market.
Hydrogenated castor oil (HCO) and 12-hydroxystearic acid are the highest-volume solid derivatives, primarily used in lubricating greases and representing approximately 25, 30% of derivative market value. Ricinoleic acid is the most important liquid building block for specialty chemicals across polyurethanes, coatings, and personal care. Both are ultimately derived from the same hydroxyl-functional fatty acid that makes arandi oil unique among commercial crop oils.
Yes. Nylon-11 is made from 11-aminoundecanoic acid, derived entirely from castor oil through pyrolysis and chemical conversion. It is one of the few engineering polymers produced 100% from a renewable agricultural feedstock, with no petroleum carbon in its polymer backbone. This bio-based status is increasingly valued in automotive and aerospace procurement specifications where lifecycle carbon accounting is required.
Export demand from derivative manufacturers in Europe, China, and the United States, combined with currency movements, freight costs, and global oilseed market sentiment, can push mandi rates up or down independently of the domestic crop size. A deficient monsoon in Gujarat amplifies these fluctuations further. In Q1 2026, for instance, castor oil prices fell roughly 6.2% as fresh harvest arrivals increased feedstock availability even though sebacic acid demand remained steady internationally.
Pharmaceutical-grade castor oil typically requires: acid value below 1, 2 mg KOH/g, hydroxyl value approximately 160, 168 mg KOH/g, iodine value 82, 90 g I₂/100 g, colour below 3 Gardner, and moisture below 0.1%. Buyers in European markets additionally require REACH compliance, and drug-application buyers specify USP or BP monograph conformance. Indian exporters meeting these specifications command a clear price premium over standard industrial-grade material.
Check live arandi mandi bhav on KhetiKisaan daily. If rates are rising steadily at multiple mandis simultaneously, it usually reflects active export procurement, and holding stock for a few additional days may improve realisation. If rates plateau or dip after a sustained rally, it is generally safer to sell rather than carry further storage risk and additional input costs. The practical window between harvest arrival and export procurement peak is typically 4, 8 weeks, making daily price tracking during that period genuinely valuable.
Yes, isabgol and psyllium refer to the same plant, Plantago ovata . "Isabgol" is the common Hindi-Urdu name used across India; "psyllium husk" or "ispaghula husk" is the international pharmaceutical name. The husk (bhusi) is the seed's outer mucilage-rich coating in both cases. The terms are used interchangeably in clinical literature and on product labels.
Not directly by volume. Powder is more densely packed, so a level teaspoon of powder contains more fibre by weight than a level teaspoon of coarser husk flakes. If you are switching between forms, go by grams rather than by spoon volume and follow the specific product label. Start with slightly less powder and adjust based on effect and tolerance.
Both work through the same mechanism: the soluble isabgol fibre expands in the stomach, slows gastric emptying, and may reduce appetite before a meal. No clinical study has shown one form to be superior to the other for weight management specifically. Consistency of use and adequate hydration matter far more than whether you choose husk or powder.
Look for "99% psyllium husk" or an equivalent purity declaration on the label. Pure husk powder should swell significantly in water within one minute, producing a thick, translucent gel. Rapid settling of sediment, a musty smell, poor swelling, or a gritty residue are signs of inferior or adulterated product. Buy from reputable brands with clearly printed manufacturing dates and intact sealed packaging.