Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,995 per quintal in Viramgam APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Viramgam APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,030
- Lowest Price Today₹6,960
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,995
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 1.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.6% 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
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 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 3 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 4 Viramgam APMC | ₹6,995 |
| 5 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,980 |
| 6 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Visavadar APMC | ₹5,790 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
A spread of ₹1,310 (22.6%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Viramgam APMC ranged between ₹6,530 and ₹7,110, with the average around ₹6,885. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,030 | ₹6,960 | ₹6,995 |
| 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 |
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
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 sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Viramgam APMC on 20 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.