In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Castor Seed markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,955
- Lowest Price Today₹6,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where APMC HALVAD APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nohar APMC Leader | ₹7,099 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,080 |
| 3 Tharad APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 7 Lakhani APMC | ₹7,072 |
| 8 Kalol APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Mansa APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 10 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,037 |
| 11 Deesa(Bhildi) APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 12 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,025 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
A spread of ₹74 (1.1%) 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 APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹5,775 and ₹7,025, with the average around ₹6,864. 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 | ₹6,955 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,900 |
| 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 |
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
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at APMC HALVAD APMC on 14 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.