In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹3,709 per quintal in Ballari APMC. This is one of several Safflower rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,709
- Lowest Price Today₹3,709
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,709
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 16.7% below the period average and just 28.7% 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 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Talikot APMC Leader | ₹5,252 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,101 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹4,861 |
| 5 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 6 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹4,488 |
| 7 Ballari APMC | ₹3,709 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,543 (41.6%), 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 2-Day Trend
Over the last 2 days, Safflower prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹3,709 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹4,455. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,709 | ₹3,709 | ₹3,709 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
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
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Safflower traded at this rate in Ballari 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.