In the mandi rate roundup for 12 Sep 2026, Himatnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Castor Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Castor Seed.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,650
- Lowest Price Today₹7,450
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.9% above the period average and just 0.7% 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 12 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Himatnagar APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,590 |
| 3 Dhanera APMC | ₹7,575 |
| 4 Tharad APMC | ₹7,552 |
| 5 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,535 |
| 6 Sami APMC | ₹7,525 |
| 7 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,520 |
| 8 Diyodar APMC | ₹7,502 |
| 9 Kalol APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Kadi APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Panthawada APMC | ₹7,475 |
| 12 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,460 |
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.
The ₹140 (1.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Himatnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,550 and ₹7,650, with the average around ₹7,112. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,420 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,475 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,450 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,450 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,425 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,350 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,350 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,330 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,330 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,355 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,240 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,240 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,210 | ₹7,150 | ₹7,210 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,075 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,075 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,045 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,045 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,025 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,025 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,065 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,065 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,050 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Himatnagar 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.