In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,959 per quintal in Ballari APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Safflower arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,959
- Lowest Price Today₹5,959
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,959
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Here's where today's Safflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 20.7% above the period average and right at 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 27 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,600 |
| 2 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 3 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹6,355 |
| 4 APMC Murum APMC | ₹6,181 |
| 5 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹6,173 |
| 6 Talikot APMC | ₹6,161 |
| 7 Gadag APMC | ₹6,119 |
| 8 Ballari APMC | ₹5,959 |
| 9 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 10 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,782 |
| 11 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 APMC Jalana APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
The ₹1,500 (29.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Safflower prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹3,709 and ₹5,959, with the average around ₹4,936. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹5,129 | ₹3,786 | ₹4,383 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,959 | ₹5,959 | ₹5,959 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,509 | ₹5,389 | ₹5,429 |
| 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
The headline Safflower rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
Bottom line: on 27 Oct 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.