From today's trading desk on 17 Oct 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Himatnagar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Castor Seed yards.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Castor Seed arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,230
- Lowest Price Today₹8,030
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 12.9% above the period average, sitting just 0.4% 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
The table below lines up Castor Seed rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Himatnagar 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 Deesa APMC | ₹8,450 |
| 6 Kalol APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Kadi APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 8 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,240 |
| 9 APMCKHEDBRAHMA APMC | ₹8,212 |
| 10 Himatnagar APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Dehgam(Rekhiyal) APMC | ₹8,087 |
| 12 Jamnagar APMC | ₹7,905 |
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 ₹695 (8.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Himatnagar APMC ranged between ₹6,550 and ₹8,230, with the average around ₹7,265. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,230 | ₹8,030 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,085 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,085 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,950 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,950 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,860 | ₹7,825 | ₹7,860 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹7,640 | ₹7,650 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,675 | ₹7,640 | ₹7,675 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,640 | ₹7,575 | ₹7,640 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,560 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,560 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,630 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,615 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,545 | ₹7,425 | ₹7,545 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,475 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,475 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,550 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Castor Seed today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Himatnagar APMC on 17 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.