Checking the day's mandi numbers for 13 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. See where this sits in the day's Castor Seed range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,945
- Lowest Price Today₹6,290
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.5% above the period average, sitting just 1.8% 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
This table ranks Castor Seed rates across active mandis for 13 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹7,075 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 3 Lakhani APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,060 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 6 Deesa APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 7 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,030 |
| 8 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,028 |
| 9 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,018 |
| 10 Kalol APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹75 (1.1%) 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 APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹5,775 and ₹7,025, with the average around ₹6,863. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹6,945 | ₹6,290 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,965 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,950 | ₹6,025 | ₹6,925 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,960 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,925 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,955 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,975 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,005 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,925 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,975 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,925 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,930 | ₹6,505 | ₹6,875 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹5,775 | ₹6,875 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,910 | ₹6,860 | ₹6,885 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,925 | ₹6,625 | ₹6,825 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,850 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,980 | ₹6,875 | ₹6,925 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,010 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,975 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,005 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,975 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,995 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,950 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,950 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,995 | ₹6,550 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,990 | ₹6,910 | ₹6,925 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at APMC HALVAD APMC on 13 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.