Weekly Review – Groundnuts
25-Apr-2026 07:35 PM
Fluctuations in Groundnut Prices Amidst Limited Trading Activity
New Delhi: During the week of April 18–24, fluctuations in prices were recorded due to the commencement of arrivals of the new Rabi-season groundnut crop in certain states, coupled with trading activity ranging from normal to subdued levels.
Arrivals
In the Rajkot market (Mandi) of Gujarat, daily arrivals ranged between 8,000 and 70,000 bags. Driven by improved buying and selling activity, prices rose by ₹250, reaching a range of ₹6,000 to ₹9,250 per quintal.
Prices
Similarly, in Bikaner (Rajasthan), prices firmed up by ₹100 to reach ₹7,500 per quintal, while in Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), they rose by ₹300 to range between ₹6,500 and ₹7,400 per quintal. Conversely, in Solapur (Maharashtra), prices declined by ₹400 to settle at ₹7,300 per quintal; likewise, in Mauranipur (Uttar Pradesh), prices dropped by ₹400 to range between ₹6,200 and ₹6,700 per quintal.
Groundnut Kernels
Prices for shelled groundnut kernels firmed up by ₹100 in Bikaner; however, they declined by ₹300–₹500 per quintal in Solapur and by ₹500–₹600 per quintal in Nagpur. Trading in groundnut oil remained sluggish, resulting in a softening of prices across all markets.
Branded Oil
In Kota, prices for branded groundnut oil weakened by ₹150 per tin (5 liters), while price declines were also recorded for branded groundnut oil in Jaipur and Newai. Trading activity for groundnut oil remained subdued at higher price levels. Rising summer temperatures are also cited as a contributing factor to this weakness.