In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Budhar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Linseed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Linseed Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLinseed (Flaxseed)
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.
This puts Linseed about 7.3% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Linseed rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Budhar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Budhar APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Daloda APMC | ₹9,451 |
| 3 Mandsaur APMC | ₹9,401 |
| 4 Sitmau APMC | ₹9,398 |
| 5 Shamgarh APMC | ₹9,340 |
| 6 Jaora APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 7 Mandla APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Jaithari APMC | ₹8,010 |
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.
That ₹1,490 (18.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Linseed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Linseed prices at Budhar APMC ranged between ₹8,200 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Linseed yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Budhar APMC was the market to beat for Linseed on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.