Across the reporting yards on 20 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Sami APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Castor Seed today.
01What Put Sami APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,025
- Lowest Price Today₹6,925
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Castor Seed about 0.8% above the period average, and just 1.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mehsana APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Unava APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Mansa APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 6 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 7 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 8 Kalol APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 9 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,060 |
| 10 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,057 |
| 11 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 12 Idar APMC | ₹7,050 |
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.
The ₹50 (0.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹6,946. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Castor Seed well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sami APMC reported Castor Seed at this level on 20 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.