In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,025 per quintal in Kalol APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,055
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,025
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
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.
Right now Castor Seed is about 0.2% below the period average — just 25.5% 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
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajkot APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 5 Kalol APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 6 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 7 Siddhpur APMC | ₹7,017 |
| 8 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,990 |
| 9 Kadi APMC | ₹6,980 |
| 10 Sami APMC | ₹6,950 |
| 11 Viramgam APMC | ₹6,925 |
| 12 Dasada Patadi APMC | ₹6,910 |
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 ₹190 (2.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Kalol APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹9,433, with the average around ₹7,042. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,055 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,025 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,433 | ₹9,233 | ₹9,367 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,120 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,870 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Castor Seed today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Castor Seed changed hands at this rate in Kalol 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.