In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Oct 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Basil, clocking the day's best rate at ₹19,631 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Basil Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,631
- Lowest Price Today₹14,881
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,631
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Basil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 12.1% above the period average and just 8.6% 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹21,481, with the average around ₹17,514. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹19,631 | ₹14,881 | ₹19,631 |
| 22 Oct | ₹21,377 | ₹4,400 | ₹21,377 |
| 21 Oct | ₹21,481 | ₹20,799 | ₹21,481 |
| 17 Oct | ₹21,083 | ₹14,700 | ₹21,083 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Basil rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 23 Oct 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.