With the 17 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹7,390 per quintal in Rajkot APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,850
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,390
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.0% above the period average and just 6.0% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rajkot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unava APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Siddhpur APMC | ₹8,527 |
| 3 Lakhani APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Visnagar APMC | ₹8,452 |
| 5 Kalol APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Kadi APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 7 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,240 |
| 8 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹8,212 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Dehgam(Rekhiyal) APMC | ₹8,087 |
| 11 Jamnagar APMC | ₹7,905 |
| 12 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹7,875 |
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.
At ₹725 (9.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Castor Seed matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Castor Seed prices at Rajkot APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,860, with the average around ₹6,969. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,850 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,390 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,860 | ₹6,255 | ₹7,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,775 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,810 | ₹6,750 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,505 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,350 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,185 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,280 | ₹6,735 | ₹7,135 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,275 | ₹6,780 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,150 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,295 | ₹6,850 | ₹7,125 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,280 | ₹6,780 | ₹7,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,260 | ₹6,845 | ₹7,175 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,225 | ₹6,575 | ₹7,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,250 | ₹6,875 | ₹7,115 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,250 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,120 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,290 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,140 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,280 | ₹6,675 | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,265 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,020 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,300 | ₹6,580 | ₹7,175 |
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
For Castor Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Rajkot APMC posted this Castor Seed rate on 17 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.