With the 23 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Unava APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,860 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Unava APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,900
- Lowest Price Today₹8,755
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 21.2% above the period average and just 0.4% 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 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹8,860 |
| 2 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,785 |
| 3 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,745 |
| 4 Himatnagar APMC | ₹8,735 |
| 5 Diyodar APMC | ₹8,735 |
| 6 Radhanpur APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 7 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,668 |
| 8 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,652 |
| 9 Kalol APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 10 Deesa APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 11 Bhabhar APMC | ₹8,640 |
| 12 Harij APMC | ₹8,630 |
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.
That ₹230 (2.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Castor Seed prices at Unava APMC ranged between ₹6,450 and ₹8,900, with the average around ₹7,309. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,755 | ₹8,860 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,825 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,790 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,790 | ₹8,550 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,615 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,390 | ₹8,005 | ₹8,375 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,435 | ₹8,275 | ₹8,380 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,280 | ₹8,205 | ₹8,260 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,265 | ₹8,185 | ₹8,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,665 | ₹7,625 | ₹7,655 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,680 | ₹7,655 | ₹7,675 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,670 | ₹7,635 | ₹7,655 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,625 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,610 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,580 | ₹7,605 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,595 | ₹7,580 | ₹7,595 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,585 | ₹7,520 | ₹7,575 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,525 | ₹7,425 | ₹7,515 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,560 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,550 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,525 | ₹7,590 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,525 | ₹7,475 | ₹7,505 |
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
The day's best Castor Seed rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 23 Oct 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.