Here's the 14 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Poppy Seeds was quoted at ₹1,25,000 per quintal in Mandsaur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Poppy Seeds Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,25,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityPoppy Seeds (Poppy seed)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Poppy Seeds rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Poppy Seeds is about 3.1% below the period average — just 26.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Poppy Seeds rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jaora APMC Leader | ₹1,28,000 |
| 2 Mandsaur APMC | ₹1,25,000 |
| 3 Neemuch APMC | ₹94,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Poppy Seeds.
A spread of ₹33,200 (35.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Poppy Seeds prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹73,100 and ₹1,70,000, with the average around ₹1,28,973. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,21,900 | ₹1,02,600 | ₹1,21,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,21,000 | ₹1,21,000 | ₹1,21,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,58,000 | ₹1,04,500 | ₹1,58,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,48,300 | ₹1,15,000 | ₹1,48,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,62,100 | ₹1,19,000 | ₹1,62,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,37,100 | ₹1,37,100 | ₹1,37,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,22,700 | ₹1,05,500 | ₹1,22,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,21,133 | ₹1,21,133 | ₹1,21,133 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,36,000 | ₹1,07,500 | ₹1,36,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,42,100 | ₹99,000 | ₹1,42,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,03,700 | ₹1,03,700 | ₹1,03,700 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,25,400 | ₹95,100 | ₹1,25,400 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,37,100 | ₹96,200 | ₹1,01,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,28,500 | ₹1,14,600 | ₹1,28,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,70,000 | ₹93,001 | ₹1,70,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,19,000 | ₹80,000 | ₹1,19,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,54,000 | ₹94,514 | ₹1,54,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,28,500 | ₹1,12,500 | ₹1,28,500 |
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
Before carting Poppy Seeds to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
To wrap up, Mandsaur APMC logged this Poppy Seeds rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.