In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Tharad(Rah) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 13.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.2% 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
Here's how Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹8,375 |
| 2 Radhanpur APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,315 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 6 Bhabhar APMC | ₹8,290 |
| 7 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,275 |
| 8 Thara APMC | ₹8,253 |
| 9 Kalol APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,237 |
| 11 Patan APMC | ₹8,225 |
| 12 Deesa APMC | ₹8,225 |
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 ₹150 (1.8%) 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 Tharad(Rah) APMC ranged between ₹6,425 and ₹8,100, with the average around ₹7,045. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,560 | ₹7,475 | ₹7,525 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,325 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,250 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,175 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,425 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,337 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,325 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,187 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,350 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,225 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹7,175 | ₹7,237 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,275 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,212 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,125 | ₹7,212 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,175 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,062 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,975 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,950 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,925 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,925 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,950 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Tharad(Rah) APMC on 16 Oct 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.