As fresh arrivals settled on 29 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,375 per quintal in Sami APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
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₹8,425
- Lowest Price Today₹8,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,375
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 16.2% above the period average and just 3.2% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹8,525 |
| 2 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,525 |
| 3 Dahod APMC | ₹8,450 |
| 4 Mehsana APMC | ₹8,450 |
| 5 Vijapur APMC | ₹8,450 |
| 6 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹8,440 |
| 7 Mansa APMC | ₹8,440 |
| 8 Deesa APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 9 Kadi APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Diyodar APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Kalol APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 12 Radhanpur APMC | ₹8,375 |
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 ₹150 (1.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Sami APMC ranged between ₹6,625 and ₹8,650, with the average around ₹7,205. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹8,425 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,375 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,575 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,550 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,525 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,580 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,650 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,250 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,559 | ₹7,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,525 | ₹7,575 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,575 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,525 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,610 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,575 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,510 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,475 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,530 | ₹7,425 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,485 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,525 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,470 | ₹7,375 | ₹7,425 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,475 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,325 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,325 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,150 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Castor Seed today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Sami APMC posted this Castor Seed rate on 29 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.