In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,300 per quintal in APMC HALVAD APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Castor Seed today.
01What Put APMC HALVAD APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Castor Seed arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,405
- Lowest Price Today₹8,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 17.9% above the period average, sitting just 1.2% 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 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Radhanpur APMC Leader | ₹8,755 |
| 2 Bhabhar APMC | ₹8,730 |
| 3 Diyodar APMC | ₹8,650 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹8,645 |
| 5 Thara APMC | ₹8,618 |
| 6 Tharad APMC | ₹8,595 |
| 7 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,575 |
| 8 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,555 |
| 9 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,553 |
| 10 Kadi APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 11 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,542 |
| 12 Amirgadh APMC | ₹8,515 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Castor Seed.
That ₹240 (2.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at APMC HALVAD APMC ranged between ₹5,775 and ₹8,405, with the average around ₹7,042. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹8,405 | ₹8,125 | ₹8,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,245 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,240 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,150 | ₹7,890 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,810 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,875 | ₹7,225 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,440 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,425 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,455 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,375 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,430 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,410 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,375 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,395 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,375 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,255 | ₹7,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,375 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,325 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,295 | ₹7,255 | ₹7,265 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹7,305 | ₹7,350 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,330 | ₹7,190 | ₹7,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,310 | ₹7,280 | ₹7,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,260 | ₹7,030 | ₹7,250 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹7,210 | ₹7,060 | ₹7,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,080 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,050 |
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 headline Castor Seed rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at APMC HALVAD APMC on 19 Oct 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.