In the day's wholesale-price digest for 04 Aug 2026, Nigella Seeds was quoted at ₹18,061 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Nigella Seeds Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Nigella Seeds arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,061
- Lowest Price Today₹15,950
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,061
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella Seeds (Kalonji/Nigella)
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, Nigella Seeds is about 0.2% below the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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
Here's how Nigella Seeds rates stacked up across reporting markets on 04 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹19,201 |
| 2 Mandsaur APMC | ₹18,061 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Nigella Seeds.
At ₹1,140 (6.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Nigella Seeds matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Nigella Seeds prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹2,801 and ₹18,850, with the average around ₹18,097. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹18,061 | ₹15,950 | ₹18,061 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,399 | ₹9,600 | ₹18,399 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹18,368 | ₹18,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹17,781 | ₹17,691 | ₹17,781 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,171 | ₹16,299 | ₹18,171 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,902 | ₹12,420 | ₹17,902 |
| 27 Jul | ₹18,320 | ₹2,801 | ₹18,320 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,281 | ₹13,700 | ₹18,281 |
| 23 Jul | ₹18,281 | ₹17,250 | ₹18,281 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,780 | ₹17,050 | ₹17,780 |
| 18 Jul | ₹17,761 | ₹16,100 | ₹17,761 |
| 17 Jul | ₹17,380 | ₹16,281 | ₹17,380 |
| 16 Jul | ₹17,999 | ₹17,481 | ₹17,999 |
| 15 Jul | ₹17,600 | ₹15,510 | ₹17,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹17,981 | ₹17,380 | ₹17,981 |
| 13 Jul | ₹18,251 | ₹3,434 | ₹18,251 |
| 10 Jul | ₹18,244 | ₹17,800 | ₹18,244 |
| 09 Jul | ₹17,681 | ₹15,799 | ₹17,681 |
| 08 Jul | ₹17,081 | ₹17,081 | ₹17,081 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,486 | ₹13,953 | ₹18,486 |
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 Nigella Seeds, 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, 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
All told, this is where Nigella Seeds stood at Mandsaur APMC on 04 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.