With the 10 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Neemuch APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Neemuch APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Nigella rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 31.6% below the period average and just 38.9% 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Nigella prices at Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹16,958. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹11,600 | ₹11,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,900 | ₹14,100 | ₹16,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,300 | ₹16,300 | ₹16,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,002 | ₹16,200 | ₹17,002 |
| 18 Jul | ₹17,465 | ₹17,465 | ₹17,465 |
| 17 Jul | ₹18,400 | ₹15,000 | ₹18,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹17,900 | ₹17,402 | ₹17,402 |
| 15 Jul | ₹17,700 | ₹14,150 | ₹17,700 |
| 14 Jul | ₹18,151 | ₹17,300 | ₹18,151 |
| 13 Jul | ₹18,142 | ₹17,600 | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹11,400 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹17,976 | ₹17,976 | ₹17,976 |
| 04 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,210 | ₹18,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹17,551 | ₹16,410 | ₹17,551 |
| 01 Jul | ₹17,900 | ₹13,000 | ₹17,900 |
| 30 Jun | ₹18,201 | ₹16,600 | ₹18,201 |
| 29 Jun | ₹18,300 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹18,120 | ₹17,311 | ₹18,120 |
| 20 Jun | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 | ₹16,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹18,410 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Nigella, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 10 Aug 2026, Neemuch APMC set the pace for Nigella. 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.