In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Basil was quoted at ₹18,181 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Basil Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Basil arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,181
- Lowest Price Today₹18,181
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,181
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.7% above the period average and just 4.7% 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
Here's how Basil rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jaora APMC Leader | ₹19,600 |
| 2 Mandsaur APMC | ₹18,181 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Basil.
A spread of ₹1,419 (7.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹19,071, with the average around ₹17,195. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹18,181 | ₹18,181 | ₹18,181 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,071 | ₹15,300 | ₹19,071 |
| 23 Sep | ₹18,700 | ₹7,101 | ₹18,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹18,860 | ₹8,001 | ₹18,860 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,741 | ₹1,252 | ₹18,741 |
| 19 Sep | ₹17,591 | ₹5,801 | ₹17,591 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,191 | ₹15,420 | ₹18,191 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,771 | ₹1,500 | ₹18,771 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,631 | ₹7,101 | ₹18,631 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,251 | ₹500 | ₹18,251 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,481 | ₹3,900 | ₹18,481 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,651 | ₹7,000 | ₹18,651 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,561 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,561 |
| 07 Sep | ₹17,300 | ₹9,451 | ₹17,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,580 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,281 | ₹6,051 | ₹16,281 |
| 01 Sep | ₹17,661 | ₹7,500 | ₹17,661 |
| 31 Aug | ₹17,231 | ₹4,001 | ₹17,231 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Basil, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Basil traded at this rate in Mandsaur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.