In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹5,826 per quintal in Adoni APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Castor Seed markets.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,826
- Lowest Price Today₹5,826
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,826
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.5% below the period average and just 28.1% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Adoni APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mehsana APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Unava APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 7 Kalol APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 8 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,057 |
| 9 Idar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 10 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 11 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,038 |
| 12 Tharad APMC | ₹7,037 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
That ₹63 (0.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Castor Seed prices at Adoni APMC ranged between ₹3,509 and ₹8,100, with the average around ₹6,163. 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 | ₹5,826 | ₹5,826 | ₹5,826 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,412 | ₹5,755 | ₹6,412 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,455 | ₹5,806 | ₹6,355 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,012 | ₹5,411 | ₹6,012 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,255 | ₹5,766 | ₹6,012 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,215 | ₹5,303 | ₹6,075 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,325 | ₹6,325 | ₹6,325 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,263 | ₹6,263 | ₹6,263 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,288 | ₹6,288 | ₹6,288 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,966 | ₹5,966 | ₹5,966 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,753 | ₹5,753 | ₹5,753 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,138 | ₹6,138 | ₹6,138 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹3,509 | ₹7,474 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,210 | ₹5,210 | ₹5,210 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,231 | ₹6,071 | ₹6,231 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,213 | ₹6,213 | ₹6,213 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,222 | ₹6,222 | ₹6,222 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,187 | ₹6,187 | ₹6,187 |
| 27 Jun | ₹6,133 | ₹6,133 | ₹6,133 |
| 16 Jun | ₹6,157 | ₹6,157 | ₹6,157 |
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
For Castor Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Castor Seed traded at this rate in Adoni 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.