In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,037 per quintal in Siddhpur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Siddhpur APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,125
- Lowest Price Today₹6,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,037
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 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.
Right now Castor Seed is about 4.6% below the period average — just 20.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Siddhpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Deesa APMC Leader | ₹7,125 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 4 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 5 Mansa APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 6 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,105 |
| 7 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,088 |
| 10 Tharad APMC | ₹7,077 |
| 11 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 12 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,075 |
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.
A spread of ₹50 (0.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Castor Seed prices at Siddhpur APMC ranged between ₹6,700 and ₹8,805, with the average around ₹7,373. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | ₹8,050 | ₹7,750 | ₹7,900 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,045 | ₹7,705 | ₹7,875 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,000 | ₹7,775 | ₹7,887 |
| 02 Nov | ₹7,990 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,945 |
| 30 Oct | ₹8,325 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,237 |
| 29 Oct | ₹8,375 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,337 |
| 28 Oct | ₹8,555 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,427 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,535 | ₹8,425 | ₹8,480 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,710 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,605 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,805 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,652 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,710 | ₹8,605 | ₹8,657 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,655 | ₹8,525 | ₹8,590 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,605 | ₹8,505 | ₹8,555 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,575 | ₹8,480 | ₹8,527 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,330 | ₹8,220 | ₹8,275 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,335 | ₹8,125 | ₹8,230 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,180 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,090 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,155 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,077 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,050 | ₹7,945 | ₹7,997 |
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
Before carting Castor Seed to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Castor Seed changed hands at this rate in Siddhpur APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.