From today's trading desk on 18 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,012 per quintal in Tharad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Tharad 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₹7,125
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,012
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Castor Seed is about 0.4% above the period average — just 2.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Tharad 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 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 7 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Deesa APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Kalol APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 10 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 12 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,020 |
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 ₹80 (1.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Castor Seed prices at Tharad APMC ranged between ₹6,600 and ₹7,165, with the average around ₹6,981. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,012 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,145 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,075 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,140 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,155 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,040 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,950 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,075 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,025 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,015 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,945 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,065 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,950 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,150 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,025 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,165 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,045 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,985 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,090 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,950 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,035 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,925 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,040 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,925 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Castor Seed, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Castor Seed changed hands at this rate in Tharad APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.