Pulling together the 16 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,450 per quintal in Sami APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Castor Seed yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
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₹7,485
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 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.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 6.0% above the period average, sitting just 1.3% 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 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,515 |
| 2 Tharad APMC | ₹7,482 |
| 3 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,480 |
| 4 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,475 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,475 |
| 6 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,465 |
| 7 Thara APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 8 Kalol APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 9 Sami APMC | ₹7,450 |
| 10 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,443 |
| 11 Mansa APMC | ₹7,440 |
| 12 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,440 |
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 ₹75 (1.0%) 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 ₹7,550, with the average around ₹7,029. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹7,530 | ₹7,425 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,485 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,525 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,470 | ₹7,375 | ₹7,425 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,475 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,325 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,325 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,025 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Castor Seed yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Sami APMC on 16 Sep 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.