In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,045 per quintal in Kadi APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Castor Seed arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,085
- Lowest Price Today₹6,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,045
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Caster)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.8% above the period average and just 1.6% 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 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,085 |
| 2 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 6 Kadi APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 7 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 8 Siddhpur APMC | ₹7,005 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,992 |
| 11 Palanpur APMC | ₹6,970 |
| 12 Diyodar APMC | ₹6,962 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹123 (1.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Castor Seed matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Kadi APMC ranged between ₹3,925 and ₹7,160, with the average around ₹6,919. 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 | ₹7,085 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,045 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,010 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,980 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,070 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,950 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,985 | ₹6,950 | ₹6,970 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,975 | ₹3,925 | ₹3,950 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,030 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,030 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,045 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,045 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,075 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,910 | ₹7,050 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,030 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,985 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,950 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,975 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,005 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,950 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,960 | ₹6,915 | ₹6,940 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,050 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,075 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,080 |
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 19 Aug 2026, Castor Seed traded at this rate in Kadi 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.