With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Siddhpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,555 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,605
- Lowest Price Today₹8,505
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,555
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 19.2% above the period average and just 0.6% 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
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 Siddhpur APMC Leader | ₹8,555 |
| 2 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹8,553 |
| 3 Kadi APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 4 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,542 |
| 5 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Viramgam APMC | ₹8,315 |
| 7 Kalol APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Dhoraji APMC | ₹8,105 |
| 9 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,280 |
| 11 JASDAN APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹2,055 (31.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Castor Seed prices at Siddhpur APMC ranged between ₹6,550 and ₹8,605, with the average around ₹7,175. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,625 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,562 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,605 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,552 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,655 | ₹7,475 | ₹7,565 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,475 | ₹7,537 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,575 | ₹7,440 | ₹7,507 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,530 | ₹7,445 | ₹7,487 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,360 | ₹7,480 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,350 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,555 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,427 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,605 | ₹7,440 | ₹7,522 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,370 | ₹7,435 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,425 |
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
Selling Castor Seed well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Siddhpur APMC set the pace for Castor Seed. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.