Based on what the markets reported on 20 Aug 2026, Neemuch APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Nigella Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 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.
At this level, Nigella is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 7.9% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Nigella prices at Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹16,984. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 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 |
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 yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Neemuch APMC led Nigella on 20 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.