Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,840 per quintal in Upleta APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,880
- Lowest Price Today₹6,825
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,840
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 2.7% above the period average, sitting just 0.9% 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
Here's how Castor Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mansa APMC Leader | ₹7,115 |
| 2 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 3 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,105 |
| 4 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 5 Kadi APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 6 Viramgam APMC | ₹7,035 |
| 7 Visnagar APMC | ₹7,028 |
| 8 Vadgam APMC | ₹7,005 |
| 9 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Jam Jodhpur APMC | ₹6,975 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 12 Upleta APMC | ₹6,840 |
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 ₹275 (4.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Castor Seed prices at Upleta APMC ranged between ₹6,255 and ₹6,900, with the average around ₹6,663. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,880 | ₹6,825 | ₹6,840 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,775 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,700 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,820 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,775 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,755 | ₹6,625 | ₹6,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,605 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,575 |
| 11 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,625 | ₹6,700 |
| 09 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,675 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,620 | ₹6,255 | ₹6,500 |
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 day's best Castor Seed rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at Upleta APMC on 21 Aug 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.