As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in Mansa APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,335
- Lowest Price Today₹8,160
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
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.
This puts Castor Seed about 15.1% above the period average, and just 0.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 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 Unava APMC Leader | ₹8,375 |
| 2 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,315 |
| 3 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,275 |
| 6 Thara APMC | ₹8,253 |
| 7 Kalol APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,237 |
| 9 Patan APMC | ₹8,225 |
| 10 Deesa APMC | ₹8,225 |
| 11 Palanpur APMC | ₹8,220 |
| 12 Dhanera APMC | ₹8,205 |
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 ₹170 (2.1%) 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 ₹8,335, with the average around ₹7,212. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,335 | ₹8,160 | ₹8,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,225 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,190 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,160 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,205 | ₹7,700 | ₹8,115 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,040 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,015 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,625 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,665 | ₹7,555 | ₹7,625 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,610 | ₹7,440 | ₹7,590 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,595 | ₹7,470 | ₹7,575 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,505 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,440 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,525 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,485 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,565 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,555 | ₹7,305 | ₹7,475 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,485 | ₹7,320 | ₹7,425 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,425 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,390 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,440 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,415 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,470 | ₹7,355 | ₹7,435 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,415 | ₹7,240 | ₹7,365 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,320 | ₹7,140 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹7,105 | ₹7,305 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mansa APMC reported Castor Seed at this level on 16 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.