In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Sep 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,301 per quintal in Kurnool APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,306
- Lowest Price Today₹7,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,301
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Castor Seed is about 11.8% above the period average — just 0.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kurnool APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,610 |
| 2 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,580 |
| 4 Sami APMC | ₹7,575 |
| 5 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,575 |
| 6 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,570 |
| 7 Harij APMC | ₹7,560 |
| 8 Kalol APMC | ₹7,550 |
| 9 Visnagar APMC | ₹7,542 |
| 10 Thara APMC | ₹7,533 |
| 11 Deesa APMC | ₹7,525 |
| 12 Tharad APMC | ₹7,525 |
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 ₹85 (1.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed 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, Castor Seed prices at Kurnool APMC ranged between ₹4,020 and ₹7,306, with the average around ₹6,530. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹7,306 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,301 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,276 | ₹4,020 | ₹7,272 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,260 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,255 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,232 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,222 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,195 | ₹5,439 | ₹7,195 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,167 | ₹6,912 | ₹7,163 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,179 | ₹7,120 | ₹7,179 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,161 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,161 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,110 | ₹7,092 | ₹7,110 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,163 | ₹6,039 | ₹7,159 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,110 | ₹6,909 | ₹7,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,032 | ₹7,010 | ₹7,022 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,930 | ₹6,890 | ₹6,930 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,872 | ₹6,329 | ₹6,840 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,829 | ₹6,790 | ₹6,829 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹6,790 | ₹6,829 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,815 | ₹6,790 | ₹6,815 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,785 | ₹5,450 | ₹6,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,690 | ₹6,690 | ₹6,690 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,740 | ₹6,733 | ₹6,740 |
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
Going to the top Castor Seed market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To wrap up, Kurnool APMC logged this Castor Seed rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.