With the 22 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,168 per quintal in Laxmeshwar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,168
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Safflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 5.1% above the period average and just 4.6% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Paithan APMC | ₹5,401 |
| 3 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,291 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹5,169 |
| 5 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,168 |
| 6 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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (22.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹2,025 and ₹5,415, with the average around ₹4,915. 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 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,168 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,415 | ₹3,615 | ₹5,104 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,019 | ₹4,459 | ₹4,739 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,159 | ₹5,019 | ₹5,089 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,311 | ₹5,199 | ₹5,278 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,325 | ₹5,239 | ₹5,249 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,259 | ₹5,239 | ₹5,249 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,339 | ₹3,615 | ₹5,199 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,359 | ₹4,015 | ₹5,066 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,289 | ₹5,249 | ₹5,260 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,315 | ₹5,221 | ₹5,296 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,353 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,916 |
| 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
If you're chasing the best rate for Safflower today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Net-net, Laxmeshwar APMC posted this Safflower rate on 22 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.