In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Pohari APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹26,005 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Pohari APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,005
- Lowest Price Today₹25,110
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,005
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Nigella is about 42.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pohari APMC Leader | ₹26,005 |
| 2 Neemuch APMC | ₹25,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹205 (0.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Nigella fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Nigella prices at Pohari APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,005, with the average around ₹18,288. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹26,005 | ₹25,110 | ₹26,005 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,815 | ₹19,815 | ₹19,815 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,390 | ₹17,105 | ₹20,390 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,800 | ₹20,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,245 | ₹17,545 | ₹20,245 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,255 | ₹20,255 | ₹20,255 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,305 | ₹20,305 | ₹20,305 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,420 | ₹20,305 | ₹20,420 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,030 | ₹20,030 | ₹20,030 |
| 09 Sep | ₹19,670 | ₹14,000 | ₹19,670 |
| 08 Sep | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,550 | ₹18,550 | ₹18,550 |
| 03 Sep | ₹19,555 | ₹18,205 | ₹19,555 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,455 | ₹17,870 | ₹18,455 |
| 31 Aug | ₹18,020 | ₹17,500 | ₹18,020 |
| 19 Aug | ₹17,105 | ₹17,105 | ₹17,105 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,795 | ₹16,795 | ₹16,795 |
| 13 Aug | ₹18,130 | ₹18,130 | ₹18,130 |
| 10 Aug | ₹17,940 | ₹17,940 | ₹17,940 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,390 | ₹18,390 | ₹18,390 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Pohari APMC led Nigella on 13 Oct 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.