Here's the 19 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Safflower was quoted at ₹4,750 per quintal in Basava Kalayana APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Safflower is about 4.3% below the period average, sitting just 12.4% 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
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Hubballi APMC Leader | ₹5,278 |
| 2 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 3 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
A spread of ₹528 (11.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹5,421, with the average around ₹4,963. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,811 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,350 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,280 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,050 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹3,900 | ₹5,100 |
| 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
Farmers comparing Safflower rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
To sum up, this was the Safflower rate at Basava Kalayana APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.