Here's the 22 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Castor Seed was quoted at ₹4,579 per quintal in Gadwal APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Castor Seed Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,219
- Lowest Price Today₹4,579
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,579
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityCastor Seed (Other)
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 17.3% below the period average, sitting just 28.2% 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 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gadwal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mansa APMC Leader | ₹7,165 |
| 2 Unava APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 3 Mehsana APMC | ₹7,150 |
| 4 Kadi APMC | ₹7,130 |
| 5 Vijapur APMC | ₹7,125 |
| 6 Mehsana(Jornang) APMC | ₹7,115 |
| 7 Tharad APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Thara(Shihori) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Thara APMC | ₹7,090 |
| 10 Sami APMC | ₹7,025 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹6,850 |
| 12 Kurnool APMC | ₹6,579 |
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.
A spread of ₹586 (8.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Castor Seed prices at Gadwal APMC ranged between ₹3,709 and ₹6,381, with the average around ₹5,540. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹6,219 | ₹4,579 | ₹4,579 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,969 | ₹3,709 | ₹3,709 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,281 | ₹6,281 | ₹6,281 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,381 | ₹6,381 | ₹6,381 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,109 | ₹5,769 | ₹6,109 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,251 | ₹6,251 | ₹6,251 |
| 27 Jun | ₹4,811 | ₹4,811 | ₹4,811 |
| 16 Jun | ₹6,201 | ₹6,201 | ₹6,201 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Castor Seed rate at Gadwal APMC on 22 Aug 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.