Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Visnagar APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,085
- Lowest Price Today₹6,915
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Castor Seed is about 0.9% above the period average — just 2.2% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Visnagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹8,695 |
| 2 Nohar APMC | ₹7,099 |
| 3 Unava APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 4 Tharad APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 7 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 8 Lakhani APMC | ₹7,072 |
| 9 Kalol APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 10 Mansa APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 11 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,037 |
| 12 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹7,035 |
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 ₹1,660 (23.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Visnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,605 and ₹7,160, with the average around ₹6,941. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹7,085 | ₹6,915 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,095 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,997 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,980 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,977 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,105 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,027 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,130 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,040 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹6,925 | ₹7,007 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,962 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,050 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,875 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,085 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,967 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,025 | ₹6,805 | ₹6,915 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,075 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,962 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,032 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,941 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,105 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,002 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,075 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,987 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,125 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,037 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,130 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,040 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,160 | ₹6,955 | ₹7,057 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,122 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,998 |
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
For Castor Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Castor Seed changed hands at this rate in Visnagar APMC on 14 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.