Turning to the 21 Aug 2026 APMC board, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹4,915 per quintal in Visavadar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,105
- Lowest Price Today₹4,725
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,915
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 15.5% below the period average and just 28.3% 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
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mansa APMC Leader | ₹7,115 |
| 2 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 3 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,105 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 5 Kadi APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 6 Viramgam APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 7 Visnagar APMC | ₹7,028 |
| 8 Vadgam APMC | ₹7,005 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹6,975 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 12 Upleta APMC | ₹6,840 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
At ₹275 (4.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Castor Seed matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Visavadar APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,855, with the average around ₹5,816. 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 | ₹5,105 | ₹4,725 | ₹4,915 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,030 | ₹5,550 | ₹5,790 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,850 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,550 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,505 | ₹6,255 | ₹6,380 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,355 | ₹5,775 | ₹6,065 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,705 | ₹6,075 | ₹6,390 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,505 | ₹5,625 | ₹6,065 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,455 | ₹5,575 | ₹6,015 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,130 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,815 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,255 | ₹5,505 | ₹5,880 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹5,750 | ₹6,075 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,855 | ₹5,625 | ₹6,240 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,605 | ₹5,605 | ₹6,105 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,555 | ₹5,505 | ₹6,030 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,480 | ₹5,850 | ₹6,165 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,555 | ₹5,925 | ₹6,240 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,430 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,815 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,555 | ₹5,255 | ₹5,905 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Castor Seed today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Castor Seed traded at this rate in Visavadar 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.