From today's trading desk on 31 Oct 2026, Safflower climbed 0.27% in a single session, with the modal rate pushing up to ₹5,919 per quintal. When rates leap like this, it's usually scarcity and keen buying working together.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,189
- Lowest Price Today₹5,649
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,919
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
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.
At this level, Safflower is about 16.8% above the period average, sitting just 10.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 31 Oct 2026, so you can see where Laxmeshwar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 APMC Murum APMC | ₹6,276 |
| 3 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,919 |
| 4 APMC Akola APMC | ₹3,250 |
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 ₹3,250 (100.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹1,525 and ₹6,612, with the average around ₹5,068. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹6,189 | ₹5,649 | ₹5,919 |
| 30 Oct | ₹6,290 | ₹5,169 | ₹5,903 |
| 29 Oct | ₹6,259 | ₹6,172 | ₹6,248 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,342 | ₹5,659 | ₹6,173 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,870 | ₹5,570 | ₹5,670 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,559 | ₹5,788 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,830 | ₹5,612 | ₹5,812 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,269 | ₹5,583 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,529 | ₹5,529 | ₹5,529 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,470 | ₹1,859 | ₹5,009 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,399 | ₹4,199 | ₹5,192 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,612 | ₹3,669 | ₹5,958 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,660 | ₹4,319 | ₹4,489 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,719 | ₹4,519 | ₹4,619 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,959 | ₹4,098 | ₹4,844 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,159 | ₹4,218 | ₹4,797 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,498 | ₹4,398 | ₹4,488 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,819 | ₹4,008 | ₹4,469 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,099 | ₹2,025 | ₹4,548 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,289 | ₹1,525 | ₹4,315 |
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
When picking where to sell Safflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Safflower pushed higher on 31 Oct 2026. Whether the gain holds depends on arrivals and buying over the coming days — worth tracking 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.