In the price report dated 24 Oct 2026, Basava Kalayana APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date24 Oct 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 29.0% above the period average, and just 1.5% 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
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Basava Kalayana APMC Leader | ₹6,600 |
| 2 APMC Latur APMC | ₹6,440 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹6,416 |
| 4 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,988 |
| 6 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,670 |
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.
That ₹930 (16.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Safflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Basava Kalayana APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹6,700, with the average around ₹5,118. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,571 | ₹6,150 | ₹6,350 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,950 | ₹5,950 | ₹5,950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,280 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Safflower to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Basava Kalayana APMC was the market to beat for Safflower on 24 Oct 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.