Going by the latest APMC figures for 29 Oct 2026, Ballari APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,749 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Safflower leader.
01What Put Ballari APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹73,264
- Lowest Price Today₹6,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,749
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 124.4% above the period average and just 79.9% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ballari APMC Leader | ₹14,749 |
| 2 APMC Latur APMC | ₹6,670 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹6,248 |
| 5 APMC Murum APMC | ₹5,700 |
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.
The ₹9,049 (158.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Safflower prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹3,709 and ₹73,264, with the average around ₹6,572. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹73,264 | ₹6,200 | ₹14,749 |
| 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
Selling Safflower well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 29 Oct 2026, Ballari APMC set the pace for Safflower. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking 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.