Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,075 per quintal in Deesa APMC. This is one of several Castor Seed rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,975
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,075
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 1.2% above the period average and just 0.7% 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 Deesa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 4 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Kalol APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 7 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,057 |
| 8 Idar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,038 |
| 10 Tharad APMC | ₹7,037 |
| 11 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 12 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,025 |
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 ₹75 (1.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Deesa APMC ranged between ₹6,505 and ₹7,125, with the average around ₹6,993. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,075 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,810 | ₹7,075 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,060 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,050 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,046 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,025 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹6,905 | ₹7,035 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,055 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,040 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,070 | ₹7,010 | ₹7,050 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,075 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,060 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹6,991 | ₹7,075 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,063 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,055 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,025 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,035 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,025 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,040 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,965 | ₹7,025 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,990 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,965 | ₹6,905 | ₹6,950 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,075 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,050 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹7,071 | ₹7,075 |
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
The day's best Castor Seed rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Net-net, Deesa APMC posted this Castor Seed rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.