Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,960 per quintal in Harij APMC. This is one of several Castor Seed rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Harij APMC on Top Today
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₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,825
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,960
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalol APMC Leader | ₹9,367 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,090 |
| 3 Unava APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Mansa APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 6 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 8 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 10 Vijapur(Gojjariya) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,010 |
| 12 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,008 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,359 (33.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Harij APMC ranged between ₹6,550 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹6,945. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,960 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,060 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,955 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,135 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,015 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,975 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,975 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,995 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,065 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,980 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,045 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,920 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,930 | ₹6,675 | ₹6,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,950 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,055 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,950 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,910 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,030 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,002 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,125 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,050 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,155 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,078 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,140 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,045 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,070 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,985 |
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
Before carting Castor Seed to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 Harij APMC on 17 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.