Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Nigella Seeds was quoted at ₹17,900 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Nigella Seeds Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,900
- Lowest Price Today₹8,201
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,900
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella Seeds (Kalonji/Nigella)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Nigella Seeds is about 9.9% below the period average — just 32.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Nigella Seeds rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹18,400 |
| 2 Mandsaur APMC | ₹17,900 |
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.
A spread of ₹500 (2.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Nigella Seeds prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹26,499, with the average around ₹19,861. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹25,900 | ₹18,401 | ₹25,900 |
| 02 Nov | ₹25,071 | ₹25,071 | ₹25,071 |
| 31 Oct | ₹25,475 | ₹20,901 | ₹25,475 |
| 30 Oct | ₹20,401 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,401 |
| 29 Oct | ₹24,880 | ₹15,000 | ₹24,880 |
| 27 Oct | ₹25,800 | ₹21,500 | ₹25,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹25,200 | ₹15,000 | ₹25,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹25,500 | ₹18,052 | ₹25,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹26,101 | ₹3,400 | ₹26,101 |
| 17 Oct | ₹25,701 | ₹22,601 | ₹25,701 |
| 16 Oct | ₹25,700 | ₹23,469 | ₹25,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,101 | ₹15,000 | ₹24,101 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,890 | ₹13,420 | ₹25,890 |
| 13 Oct | ₹26,499 | ₹9,292 | ₹26,499 |
| 12 Oct | ₹26,420 | ₹13,333 | ₹26,420 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,780 | ₹8,484 | ₹20,780 |
| 23 Sep | ₹21,022 | ₹15,200 | ₹21,022 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,670 | ₹20,670 | ₹20,670 |
| 21 Sep | ₹19,881 | ₹13,499 | ₹19,881 |
| 19 Sep | ₹19,966 | ₹4,600 | ₹19,966 |
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 Nigella Seeds yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Mandsaur APMC logged this Nigella Seeds rate on 19 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.