In the mandi rate roundup for 05 Aug 2026, Mansa APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,090 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,120
- Lowest Price Today₹6,975
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,090
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
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 1.1% above the period average and just 1.5% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mansa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mansa APMC Leader | ₹7,090 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,085 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Deesa APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 6 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 7 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 8 Talod APMC | ₹7,008 |
| 9 Vijapur(Gojjariya) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kalol APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Tharad APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹90 (1.3%) 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 Mansa APMC ranged between ₹6,355 and ₹7,195, with the average around ₹7,016. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹7,120 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,090 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,075 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,880 | ₹7,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,060 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,055 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹6,965 | ₹7,055 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,045 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,020 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,990 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,055 | ₹7,040 | ₹7,055 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,085 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,075 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,070 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,140 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,125 | ₹6,985 | ₹7,085 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,050 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,165 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,125 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹7,020 | ₹7,110 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,075 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,055 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,025 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,025 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,045 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,980 |
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
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Mansa APMC set the pace for Castor Seed. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.