In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Basava Kalayana APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Safflower yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,250
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date22 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.
Right now Safflower is about 9.1% below the period average — just 31.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Paithan APMC | ₹5,401 |
| 3 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,291 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹5,169 |
| 5 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
That ₹1,000 (22.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Safflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,948. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,150 |
| 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
Going to the top Safflower market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Basava Kalayana APMC logged this Safflower rate on 22 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.