Pulling together the 12 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,050 per quintal in Kalol APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Castor Seed markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,110
- Lowest Price Today₹6,960
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.9% above the period average, sitting just 2.1% 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 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thara(Shihori) APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Talod APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 6 Kalol APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,040 |
| 9 Kadi APMC | ₹7,030 |
| 10 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 12 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,008 |
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.
The ₹93 (1.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Kalol APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹6,989. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,960 | ₹7,050 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹7,065 | ₹7,075 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹7,020 | ₹7,050 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,115 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,035 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,130 | ₹7,020 | ₹7,075 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,940 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,085 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,085 | ₹7,070 | ₹7,075 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,060 | ₹6,980 | ₹7,025 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹7,040 | ₹7,060 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,965 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,925 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,940 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,920 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,045 | ₹6,980 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,120 | ₹6,940 | ₹7,050 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,170 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,050 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,160 | ₹6,875 | ₹7,050 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,125 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,090 | ₹6,880 | ₹7,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at Kalol APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.