As the 31 Jul 2026 session wrapped up, Unava APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,070 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,045
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,070
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Jul 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.
Today's rate is about 0.6% above the period average and just 1.6% 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 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,070 |
| 2 Kalol APMC | ₹7,060 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,040 |
| 5 Deesa APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 6 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 7 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,015 |
| 8 Lakhani APMC | ₹7,012 |
| 9 Tharad APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Palanpur APMC | ₹6,995 |
| 12 Siddhpur APMC | ₹6,987 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
The ₹83 (1.2%) 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 Unava APMC ranged between ₹6,450 and ₹7,185, with the average around ₹7,027. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹7,045 | ₹7,070 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,085 | ₹6,855 | ₹7,070 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,065 | ₹7,020 | ₹7,035 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,030 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,070 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,050 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹7,035 | ₹7,080 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,115 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,090 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,085 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,060 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹6,755 | ₹7,105 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,150 | ₹7,075 | ₹7,120 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹6,905 | ₹7,110 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,145 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,125 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,185 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,170 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,145 | ₹7,055 | ₹7,125 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹7,075 | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,930 | ₹7,075 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,080 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,055 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,930 | ₹7,040 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,040 | ₹6,935 | ₹7,020 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,030 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,005 |
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
Going to the top Castor Seed market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Jul 2026, Unava 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.