Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,020 per quintal in Dhanera APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Dhanera APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,925
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,020
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Caster)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 2.6% 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 Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vijapur APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,085 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 7 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Kadi APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 9 Vijapur(Gojjariya) APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 10 Tharad APMC | ₹7,030 |
| 11 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 12 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,025 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
A spread of ₹75 (1.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Dhanera APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,210, with the average around ₹6,967. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,020 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,935 | ₹7,025 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,025 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,070 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,975 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,055 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,970 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,020 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,060 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,035 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹7,040 | ₹7,070 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,085 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,015 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,920 | ₹6,965 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,060 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,040 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,045 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,010 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,115 | ₹7,055 | ₹7,090 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,070 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,175 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,175 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,070 |
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 Castor Seed 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
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Dhanera APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.