Going by the latest APMC figures for 11 Aug 2026, Neemuch APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella Seeds, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,541 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Nigella Seeds leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Nigella Seeds Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,541
- Lowest Price Today₹16,610
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,541
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella Seeds (Kalonji/Nigella)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.9% above the period average and just 6.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Nigella Seeds rates across active mandis for 11 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹18,541 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹18,399 |
| 3 Mandsaur APMC | ₹17,320 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Nigella Seeds.
A spread of ₹1,221 (7.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Nigella Seeds prices at Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹14,800 and ₹19,781, with the average around ₹18,382. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹18,541 | ₹16,610 | ₹18,541 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹16,052 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,650 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,651 | ₹17,300 | ₹18,651 |
| 04 Aug | ₹19,201 | ₹17,800 | ₹19,201 |
| 01 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹16,650 | ₹19,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹19,300 | ₹16,800 | ₹19,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹19,252 | ₹17,500 | ₹19,151 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,981 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,251 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹14,800 | ₹17,001 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,080 | ₹16,700 | ₹17,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,900 | ₹18,683 | ₹18,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹18,576 | ₹15,801 | ₹18,576 |
| 22 Jul | ₹18,651 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,651 |
| 18 Jul | ₹18,200 | ₹18,200 | ₹18,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹19,781 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹18,743 | ₹17,650 | ₹18,743 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,700 | ₹16,871 | ₹18,700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹17,703 | ₹17,501 | ₹17,703 |
| 03 Jul | ₹16,651 | ₹16,651 | ₹16,651 |
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
Before carting Nigella Seeds to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 11 Aug 2026, Neemuch APMC set the pace for Nigella Seeds. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.