In the price report dated 29 Aug 2026, Mehsana APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,255 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Castor Seed today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,300
- Lowest Price Today₹7,180
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,255
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date29 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 3.2% above the period average and just 0.6% 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
Here's how Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mehsana APMC Leader | ₹7,255 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Deesa APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,215 |
| 5 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,215 |
| 6 Viramgam APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,155 |
| 8 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,125 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Dahod APMC | ₹6,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
That ₹605 (9.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Mehsana APMC ranged between ₹6,050 and ₹7,300, with the average around ₹7,027. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,180 | ₹7,255 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,175 |
| 26 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,180 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,230 | ₹7,105 | ₹7,175 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,165 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,150 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,140 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,115 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,140 | ₹6,945 | ₹7,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹6,965 | ₹7,075 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,085 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,120 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,075 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,175 | ₹6,580 | ₹7,075 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,060 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,935 | ₹7,070 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,070 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,070 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,065 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,855 | ₹7,075 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,080 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹7,035 | ₹7,075 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹6,750 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Castor Seed, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 2026, Mehsana 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.