In the mandi rate roundup for 01 Aug 2026, Basava Kalayana APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,300 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Safflower today.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date01 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Safflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Safflower about 6.1% above the period average, and just 2.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 01 Aug 2026, so you can see where Basava Kalayana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹5,300 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,282 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹5,209 |
| 4 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 5 Murum APMC | ₹4,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
That ₹700 (15.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Safflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Safflower prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹5,421, with the average around ₹4,995. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,130 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,421 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,050 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,130 | ₹4,891 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,320 | ₹5,320 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Basava Kalayana APMC was the market to beat for Safflower on 01 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.