Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,992 per quintal in Visnagar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,085
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,992
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 4.9% below the period average, sitting just 21.1% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 17 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 Kalol APMC Leader | ₹9,367 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,090 |
| 3 Unava APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Mansa APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 6 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 7 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 8 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 10 Vijapur(Gojjariya) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,010 |
| 12 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,008 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,359 (33.7%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Visnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,605 and ₹8,860, with the average around ₹7,354. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹8,125 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,937 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,140 | ₹7,575 | ₹7,857 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,065 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,782 |
| 02 Nov | ₹8,125 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,912 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,332 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,116 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,575 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,287 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,605 | ₹8,255 | ₹8,430 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,575 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,437 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,640 | ₹8,455 | ₹8,547 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,750 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,475 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,837 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,668 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,860 | ₹8,105 | ₹8,482 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,635 | ₹8,450 | ₹8,542 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,255 | ₹8,452 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,350 | ₹7,955 | ₹8,152 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,305 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,102 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,305 | ₹8,055 | ₹8,180 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,072 | ₹7,805 | ₹7,938 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,755 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,577 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,755 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,577 |
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
When picking where to sell Castor Seed, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at Visnagar APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.