Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,950 per quintal in Sami APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Castor Seed yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,975
- Lowest Price Today₹6,925
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Castor Seed is about 0.1% above the period average — just 2.5% 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
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 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 3 Kadi APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 4 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 5 Siddhpur APMC | ₹7,005 |
| 6 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,992 |
| 8 Palanpur APMC | ₹6,970 |
| 9 Diyodar APMC | ₹6,962 |
| 10 Sami APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 11 Kalol APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 12 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹6,945 |
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.
That ₹140 (2.0%) 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 Sami APMC ranged between ₹6,625 and ₹7,125, with the average around ₹6,945. 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 | ₹6,975 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,975 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,975 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,975 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,950 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,950 | ₹6,975 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,950 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,925 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,980 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,950 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,975 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,935 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,925 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,950 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,925 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,035 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,010 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,025 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,025 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sami APMC logged this Castor Seed rate on 19 Aug 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.