Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Modasa APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Castor Seed Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,750
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Castor Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Castor Seed is about 0.9% below the period average, sitting just 3.7% 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 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Modasa APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thara(Shihori) APMC Leader | ₹7,100 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 5 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 6 Mansa APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 7 Talod APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 8 Kalol APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 9 Tharad APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 10 Deesa APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 11 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 12 Bhabhar APMC | ₹7,040 |
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 ₹60 (0.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Castor Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Castor Seed prices at Modasa APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,010, with the average around ₹6,810. 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 Aug | ₹6,750 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,740 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,740 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,750 | ₹6,525 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,725 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,725 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,775 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,775 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,760 | ₹6,650 | ₹6,760 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,750 | ₹6,675 | ₹6,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,740 | ₹6,665 | ₹6,740 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,905 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,905 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,890 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,010 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,010 |
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 headline Castor Seed rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
All told, this is where Castor Seed stood at Modasa APMC on 12 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.