In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Aug 2026, Basil was quoted at ₹17,700 per quintal in Jaora APMC. See where this sits in the day's Basil range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Basil Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,700
- Lowest Price Today₹14,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,700
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date21 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 9.7% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹18,136 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹17,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹436 (2.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Basil fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹17,337. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹17,700 | ₹14,200 | ₹17,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹11,300 | ₹17,600 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Basil rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 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.