In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Neemuch APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ashwagandha, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,601 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ashwagandha Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,601
- Lowest Price Today₹14,951
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,601
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityAshwagandha (Ashwagandha)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Ashwagandha about 8.9% above the period average, and just 42.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ashwagandha prices at Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹32,200, with the average around ₹17,076. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹18,601 | ₹14,951 | ₹18,601 |
| 16 Oct | ₹27,666 | ₹2,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹26,500 | ₹11,100 | ₹21,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹32,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹32,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹27,551 | ₹3,900 | ₹25,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹23,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹27,500 | ₹900 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,501 | ₹10,000 | ₹16,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,800 | ₹9,801 | ₹13,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹27,700 | ₹2,001 | ₹13,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹26,900 | ₹9,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,300 | ₹500 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹25,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹26,600 | ₹6,300 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹26,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹15,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹24,800 | ₹500 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹29,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹15,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹24,650 | ₹7,600 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹28,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹14,500 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Before carting Ashwagandha to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Neemuch APMC was the market to beat for Ashwagandha on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.