With the 21 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Neemuch APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,501 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Nigella.
01What Put Neemuch APMC on Top Today
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,501
- Lowest Price Today₹15,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,501
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Nigella rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 8.5% above the period average and just 2.6% 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 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 ₹17,053. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹18,501 | ₹15,300 | ₹18,501 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Nigella well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 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.