In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Basil was quoted at ₹12,545 per quintal in Jaora APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Jaora APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,545
- Lowest Price Today₹12,545
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,545
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date20 Aug 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.
At this level, Basil is about 27.0% below the period average, sitting just 36.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Basil rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹18,071 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹12,545 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Basil.
The ₹5,526 (44.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Basil prices at Jaora APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹19,600, with the average around ₹17,186. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹12,545 | ₹12,545 | ₹12,545 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,750 | ₹1,650 | ₹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 |
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
Selling Basil well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Basil stood at Jaora APMC on 20 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.