Reading today's price tape for 27 Aug 2026, Nigella was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Neemuch APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Nigella Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Nigella is about 11.9% below the period average, sitting just 21.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Nigella rates stacked up across reporting markets on 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jaora APMC Leader | ₹17,400 |
| 2 Neemuch APMC | ₹15,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Nigella.
At ₹2,400 (16.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Nigella matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Nigella prices at Neemuch APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹17,030. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹18,560 | ₹14,400 | ₹18,560 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Nigella, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Nigella stood at Neemuch APMC on 27 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.