Reading today's price tape for 05 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella Seeds, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,350 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Nigella Seeds Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,350
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,350
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella Seeds (Kalonji/Nigella)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Nigella Seeds rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Nigella Seeds is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.7% 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 Nigella Seeds rates across the markets that reported on 05 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mandsaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹18,350 |
| 2 Neemuch APMC | ₹17,701 |
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 ₹649 (3.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Nigella Seeds prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹2,801 and ₹18,850, with the average around ₹18,104. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹18,350 | ₹12,000 | ₹18,350 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Nigella Seeds today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mandsaur APMC led Nigella Seeds on 05 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.