Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Basil was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Jaora APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Jaora APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Basil is about 1.8% below the period average, sitting just 13.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Basil rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹18,099 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹17,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Basil.
The ₹1,099 (6.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Jaora APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹19,600, with the average around ₹17,306. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,300 | ₹5,900 | ₹17,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹17,700 | ₹12,000 | ₹17,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹17,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,550 | ₹13,500 | ₹17,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹10,600 | ₹17,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,800 | ₹18,400 | ₹18,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,250 | ₹15,100 | ₹19,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹19,600 | ₹17,400 | ₹19,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹17,701 | ₹4,000 | ₹17,701 |
| 28 Jul | ₹19,250 | ₹12,300 | ₹19,250 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,680 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,680 |
| 23 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,225 | ₹10,600 | ₹18,225 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,690 | ₹13,350 | ₹17,690 |
| 20 Jul | ₹17,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹17,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹17,693 | ₹5,253 | ₹17,693 |
| 17 Jul | ₹17,600 | ₹12,252 | ₹17,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹16,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹16,500 |
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
The day's best Basil rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Basil stood at Jaora APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.