In today's crop-price rundown for 31 Jul 2026, Safflower changed hands at its softest level of the day at Laxmeshwar APMC, settling near ₹2,025 per quintal. A lower print like this usually shows up when arrivals are heavy or demand takes a breather — handy for buyers shopping around.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,222
- Lowest Price Today₹2,025
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,804
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date31 Jul 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.3% below the period average and just 8.9% 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
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch APMC Leader | ₹6,100 |
| 2 Kille Dharur APMC | ₹5,711 |
| 3 Latur APMC | ₹5,580 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹5,259 |
| 5 Shikaripura APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 7 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹4,809 |
| 8 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹4,804 |
| 9 Vijayapura APMC | ₹4,762 |
| 10 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
At ₹1,600 (35.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
053-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 3 days, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹2,025 and ₹5,275, with the average around ₹5,073. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | ₹5,222 | ₹2,025 | ₹4,804 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,275 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,268 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,270 | ₹4,969 | ₹5,146 |
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 Safflower 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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 31 Jul 2026, Laxmeshwar APMC set the pace for Safflower. 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.