Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,925 per quintal in Viramgam APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹6,970
- Lowest Price Today₹6,880
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,925
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.6% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Viramgam APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,090 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,085 |
| 4 Unava APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 5 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Deesa APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 7 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 10 Kalol APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 12 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,025 |
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.
A spread of ₹75 (1.1%) 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 Viramgam APMC ranged between ₹6,530 and ₹7,110, with the average around ₹6,882. 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 | ₹6,995 | ₹6,570 | ₹6,780 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,970 | ₹6,880 | ₹6,925 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,925 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,910 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,910 | ₹6,885 | ₹6,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,905 | ₹6,885 | ₹6,895 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,880 | ₹6,820 | ₹6,850 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,960 | ₹6,940 | ₹6,950 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,980 | ₹6,690 | ₹6,835 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,970 | ₹6,930 | ₹6,950 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,945 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,935 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,065 | ₹7,030 | ₹7,050 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,010 | ₹6,845 | ₹6,930 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,950 | ₹6,930 | ₹6,940 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,945 | ₹6,915 | ₹6,930 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,955 | ₹6,920 | ₹6,940 |
| 06 Jul | ₹6,860 | ₹6,840 | ₹6,850 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,890 | ₹6,865 | ₹6,880 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,875 | ₹6,855 | ₹6,865 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,925 | ₹6,890 | ₹6,910 |
| 01 Jul | ₹6,940 | ₹6,890 | ₹6,915 |
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
When picking where to sell Castor Seed, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Viramgam APMC on 18 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.