In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Pohari APMC stood at the front of the pack for Nigella, clocking the day's best rate at ₹24,865 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Nigella today.
01What's Behind Today's Nigella Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,865
- Lowest Price Today₹24,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,865
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityNigella (Kalonji)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Nigella rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Nigella is about 29.8% above the period average, sitting just 4.4% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pohari APMC Leader | ₹24,865 |
| 2 Neemuch APMC | ₹19,000 |
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 ₹5,865 (30.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Nigella prices at Pohari APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,005, with the average around ₹19,162. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹24,865 | ₹24,600 | ₹24,865 |
| 21 Oct | ₹25,520 | ₹24,800 | ₹25,520 |
| 17 Oct | ₹24,995 | ₹24,280 | ₹24,995 |
| 16 Oct | ₹25,040 | ₹24,900 | ₹25,040 |
| 15 Oct | ₹24,865 | ₹24,395 | ₹24,865 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 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 |
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
For Nigella, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Pohari APMC led Nigella on 22 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.