Going by the latest APMC figures for 29 Aug 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,320 per quintal in Aurad Shahajani APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,365
- Lowest Price Today₹5,276
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,320
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date29 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.3% above the period average and just 4.1% 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 29 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,320 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹5,276 |
| 4 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,237 |
| 5 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,097 |
| 6 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 8 Bhanupratappur APMC | ₹2,400 |
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.
At ₹3,100 (129.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Aurad Shahajani APMC ranged between ₹4,800 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹5,254. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹5,365 | ₹5,276 | ₹5,320 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,150 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,225 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,301 | ₹5,281 | ₹5,291 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,375 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,287 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,358 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,491 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,145 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,251 | ₹5,146 | ₹5,198 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,251 | ₹5,146 | ₹5,198 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,351 | ₹5,251 | ₹5,301 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,336 | ₹5,331 | ₹5,333 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,350 | ₹5,265 | ₹5,307 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,250 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,215 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,851 | ₹5,075 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,051 | ₹5,225 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,390 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,245 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,150 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Safflower yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Aug 2026, Safflower traded at this rate in Aurad Shahajani APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.