With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,595 per quintal in Tharad APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,690
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,595
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 19.7% above the period average and just 1.1% 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
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Radhanpur APMC Leader | ₹8,755 |
| 2 Bhabhar APMC | ₹8,730 |
| 3 Diyodar APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹8,645 |
| 5 Thara APMC | ₹8,618 |
| 6 Tharad APMC | ₹8,595 |
| 7 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,575 |
| 8 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,555 |
| 9 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,553 |
| 10 Kadi APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 11 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,542 |
| 12 Amirgadh APMC | ₹8,515 |
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 ₹240 (2.8%) 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 Tharad APMC ranged between ₹6,600 and ₹8,690, with the average around ₹7,179. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,690 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,595 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,705 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,610 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,525 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,525 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,675 | ₹7,425 | ₹7,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,565 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,482 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,605 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,502 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,655 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,552 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,575 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,487 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹7,375 | ₹7,462 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,425 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,375 | ₹7,437 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,405 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,277 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,425 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,287 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,425 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,287 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,350 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,225 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,175 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,230 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,115 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,125 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,100 |
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
For Castor Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Castor Seed traded at this rate in Tharad APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.