In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Basil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹21,301 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Mandsaur APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,301
- Lowest Price Today₹21,301
- Average (Modal) Price₹21,301
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Basil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Basil about 23.0% above the period average, and right at 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, Basil prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹21,301, with the average around ₹17,315. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹21,301 | ₹21,301 | ₹21,301 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,900 | ₹7,575 | ₹19,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,940 | ₹18,940 | ₹18,940 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mandsaur APMC was the market to beat for Basil on 16 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.