Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Mandsaur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Poppy Seeds, clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,41,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Poppy Seeds Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,41,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,00,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,41,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPoppy Seeds (Poppy seed)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Poppy Seeds rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 10.0% above the period average and just 16.8% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Poppy Seeds rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mandsaur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mandsaur APMC Leader | ₹1,41,500 |
| 2 Jaora APMC | ₹1,12,000 |
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.
That ₹29,500 (26.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Poppy Seeds fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Poppy Seeds prices at Mandsaur APMC ranged between ₹73,100 and ₹1,70,000, with the average around ₹1,28,591. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,41,500 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,41,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,23,600 | ₹1,17,400 | ₹1,23,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,10,000 | ₹1,02,500 | ₹1,10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,25,000 | ₹1,18,900 | ₹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 |
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
The day's best Poppy Seeds rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Aug 2026, Mandsaur APMC set the pace for Poppy Seeds. 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.