Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Castor Seed was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Talod APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,850
- Lowest Price Today₹6,750
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Castor seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.3% below the period average and just 5.1% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Talod APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalol APMC Leader | ₹9,367 |
| 2 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,090 |
| 3 Unava APMC | ₹7,075 |
| 4 Mansa APMC | ₹7,070 |
| 5 Vijapur(Kukarvada) APMC | ₹7,065 |
| 6 Rajkot APMC | ₹7,055 |
| 7 Radhanpur APMC | ₹7,050 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹7,045 |
| 9 Vijapur(Gojjariya) APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 10 Palanpur APMC | ₹7,008 |
| 11 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Visnagar APMC | ₹6,992 |
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 ₹2,375 (34.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Castor Seed matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Castor Seed prices at Talod APMC ranged between ₹6,250 and ₹7,165, with the average around ₹6,890. 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 Aug | ₹6,850 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,855 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,828 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,880 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,865 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,110 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,055 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,860 | ₹6,850 | ₹6,855 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,920 | ₹6,960 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,040 | ₹6,975 | ₹7,008 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,090 | ₹6,915 | ₹7,002 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,920 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,835 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,845 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,548 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,815 | ₹6,730 | ₹6,773 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,810 | ₹6,750 | ₹6,780 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,955 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,877 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,980 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,740 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,980 | ₹6,925 | ₹6,953 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,980 | ₹6,945 | ₹6,963 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,040 | ₹6,940 | ₹6,990 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,055 | ₹6,950 | ₹7,022 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,020 | ₹6,970 | ₹6,995 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,010 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,955 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Talod APMC posted this Castor Seed rate on 17 Aug 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.