In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Aug 2026, Nigella was quoted at ₹17,600 per quintal in Jaora APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Nigella Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Nigella arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,600
- Lowest Price Today₹17,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,600
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Nigella about 1.2% below the period average, and just 9.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Nigella rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Jaora APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pohari APMC Leader | ₹18,020 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹17,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹420 (2.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Nigella prices at Jaora APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹19,350, with the average around ₹17,808. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹17,600 | ₹17,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹17,400 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹17,651 | ₹15,500 | ₹17,651 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 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
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
In a nutshell, Nigella was priced at this level in Jaora APMC on 31 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.