In the price report dated 14 Aug 2026, Jaora APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,700 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Nigella Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,700
- Lowest Price Today₹16,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,700
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.9% below the period average and just 13.7% 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 Jaora APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹19,350, with the average around ₹17,930. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹16,700 | ₹16,700 | ₹16,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,900 | ₹18,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,350 | ₹18,800 | ₹19,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,852 | ₹16,852 | ₹16,852 |
| 23 Jul | ₹15,840 | ₹15,840 | ₹15,840 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,900 | ₹16,850 | ₹17,900 |
| 14 Jul | ₹17,900 | ₹13,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹17,850 | ₹14,500 | ₹17,850 |
| 08 Jul | ₹19,200 | ₹17,500 | ₹19,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,900 | ₹17,600 | ₹18,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹18,400 | ₹16,700 | ₹18,400 |
| 01 Jul | ₹18,590 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹18,200 | ₹18,200 | ₹18,200 |
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
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 14 Aug 2026, Jaora 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.