In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Aug 2026, Basil was quoted at ₹17,750 per quintal in Jaora APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Basil yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Basil Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,750
- Lowest Price Today₹17,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,750
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityBasil (Basil)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Basil rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.5% above the period average and just 9.4% 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
The table below lines up Basil rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jaora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹17,871 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹17,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Basil.
That ₹121 (0.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Basil fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Jaora APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹19,600, with the average around ₹17,319. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹17,750 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,750 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Basil yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Basil traded at this rate in Jaora 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.