Going by the latest APMC figures for 19 Sep 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹4,700 per quintal in Basava Kalayana APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Safflower about 5.4% below the period average, and just 28.8% 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
This table ranks Safflower rates across active mandis for 19 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,068 |
| 3 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,700 |
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 ₹800 (17.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹3,600 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,966. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,140 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,150 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,050 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,382 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,311 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,150 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,176 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,850 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹5,112 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,011 | ₹5,011 | ₹5,011 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Safflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
The takeaway: Basava Kalayana APMC reported Safflower at this level on 19 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.