In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Unava APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,085 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put Unava APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,110
- Lowest Price Today₹7,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,085
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,085 |
| 2 Deesa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 3 Mansa APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 6 Kadi APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 7 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 8 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 9 Siddhpur APMC | ₹7,005 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,992 |
| 12 Dehgam APMC | ₹6,970 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹115 (1.6%) 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 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 ₹7,044. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹7,025 | ₹7,085 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,060 | ₹7,080 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹7,010 | ₹7,075 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹7,065 | ₹7,080 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,075 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹7,065 | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,090 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,040 | ₹7,080 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,120 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,120 | ₹7,050 | ₹7,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,135 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹6,905 | ₹7,085 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹7,005 | ₹7,075 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,125 | ₹6,755 | ₹7,090 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Unava APMC led Castor Seed on 19 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.