Going by the latest APMC figures for 30 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,350 per quintal in Dhanera APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,430
- Lowest Price Today₹8,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Caster)
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.
This puts Castor Seed about 13.9% above the period average, and just 6.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 30 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhanera APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sami APMC Leader | ₹8,700 |
| 2 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,525 |
| 3 Dhanera APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 4 Patan APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 5 Unava APMC | ₹8,330 |
| 6 Radhanpur APMC | ₹8,325 |
| 7 Tharad APMC | ₹8,325 |
| 8 Anjar APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,290 |
| 11 Kadi APMC | ₹8,290 |
| 12 Kalol APMC | ₹8,275 |
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 ₹425 (5.1%) 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 Dhanera APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹8,890, with the average around ₹7,332. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹8,430 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,350 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,430 | ₹8,225 | ₹8,340 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,555 | ₹8,325 | ₹8,450 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,585 | ₹8,450 | ₹8,515 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,800 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,675 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,625 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,865 | ₹8,630 | ₹8,740 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,890 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,825 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,275 | ₹8,365 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,275 | ₹8,160 | ₹8,205 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,260 | ₹8,280 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,160 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,095 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹7,975 | ₹8,170 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,085 | ₹8,025 | ₹8,085 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,695 | ₹7,535 | ₹7,625 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,670 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,615 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,680 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,520 | ₹7,590 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,570 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,590 | ₹7,430 | ₹7,525 |
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
Selling Castor Seed well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In a nutshell, Castor Seed was priced at this level in Dhanera APMC on 30 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.