This year's heavy rains have had a major impact on sesame production, with crops falling in the fields and blackened pods. Due to this quality, the arrival of sesame seeds in the market has decreased. Although retail prices have decreased after Diwali, experts have predicted that sesame prices will rise again in December-January. Although sesame seeds have started arriving in the market with the onset of winter, this year's heavy rains have put a major 'sankranti' impact on sesame production. Production has declined significantly due to problems such as blackening of sesame seeds, falling in the field, and pod rot. After Diwali, the price of sesame seeds per kg in the retail market has increased by Although the reduction of Rs 20 is providing temporary relief to consumers, a big jump in sesame prices is expected in the coming months. Heavy rains have a major impact on sesame production. Unseasonal rains in October-November this year caused extensive damage to the sesame crop. The sesame seeds that were ready to be harvested fell in the field. The pods opened and the seeds fell out. The sesame seeds lost their luster and turned black due to continuous rain. This has had a direct impact on market arrivals and quality. Due to the decline in productivity, the availability of sesame has decreased, and only a small amount of sesame is currently being received in the market. Current market price: Price up to Rs 10,000 per quintal What is the current price of sesame in Latur Market Committee Minimum: 6,500 / quintal Maximum: 11,000 / quintal The highest price was recorded last week at over Rs 10,000. In the retail market During Diwali: Rs 170 per kg Currently: Rs 150 per kg Sesame oil is still stable at Rs 200 per kg. Price likely to increase in December-January * As the cold weather increases, the demand for sesame is likely to increase. * Tilgul, Laddu, Halwa, Nutritious Foods * Demand for Sankranti and Dineshkhela Amavasya Festivals * Due to two factors, product shortage and increasing demand, a significant increase in prices is expected in the next 4–6 weeks. * Last year, the price of white sesame reached 15,000 per quintal. Current arrival in the market is low Only 10 quintals of sesame arrived in Latur market on Wednesday Some supply of sesame from Karnataka Local farmers' goods still in the fields Current arrival in the market is low Many farmers have stopped selling sesame seeds due to the current low prices, which is further reducing the market supply. Yellow sesame seeds instead of white sesame seeds * Heavy rains have adversely affected the quality of sesame seeds. Only 10 quintals of sesame arrived in Latur market on Wednesday Some supply of sesame from Karnataka Local farmers' goods still in the fields * White sesame seeds are scarce * Yellow and black sesame seeds in the market * Big difference in price depending on quality Farmers are not bringing their produce to the market due to low production. Demand will increase due to the cold and festive season. Traders said that prices will increase due to this. This year, due to heavy rains, there is a shortage of sesame in the market as the production of sesame has been severely affected. After a temporary decline, sesame prices increased in December-January. With a large increase expected, farmers are paying attention to whether the price of sesame will increase before Sankranti.