In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Basil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,099 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Basil today.
01What Put Mandsaur APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,099
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,099
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 7.0% above the period average and just 1.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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.
At ₹1,099 (6.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Basil matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹18,331, with the average around ₹16,910. 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 | ₹18,099 | ₹500 | ₹18,099 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,950 | ₹5,300 | ₹17,950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,551 | ₹14,401 | ₹17,551 |
| 13 Aug | ₹17,291 | ₹1,101 | ₹17,291 |
| 11 Aug | ₹17,521 | ₹17,521 | ₹17,521 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,071 | ₹950 | ₹18,071 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹18,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,099 | ₹8,001 | ₹18,099 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,199 | ₹3,901 | ₹18,199 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,180 | ₹11,000 | ₹18,180 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,331 | ₹17,400 | ₹18,331 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,221 | ₹5,555 | ₹18,221 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,860 | ₹12,500 | ₹17,860 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹7,901 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,611 | ₹12,801 | ₹17,611 |
| 21 Jul | ₹18,071 | ₹2,800 | ₹18,071 |
| 20 Jul | ₹17,101 | ₹12,000 | ₹17,101 |
| 18 Jul | ₹15,699 | ₹15,380 | ₹15,699 |
| 17 Jul | ₹15,799 | ₹3,601 | ₹15,799 |
| 16 Jul | ₹16,260 | ₹901 | ₹16,260 |
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 Basil 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 on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC set the pace for Basil. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.