Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,278 per quintal in APMC Hubballi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,381
- Lowest Price Today₹5,019
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,278
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Safflower is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 2.7% 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
This table ranks Safflower rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,550 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,278 |
| 3 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,145 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹5,009 |
| 5 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹3,500 |
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 ₹2,050 (58.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Safflower prices at APMC Hubballi APMC ranged between ₹4,811 and ₹5,426, with the average around ₹5,272. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,381 | ₹5,019 | ₹5,278 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,377 | ₹4,811 | ₹5,320 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,912 | ₹4,912 | ₹4,912 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,426 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,395 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,393 | ₹5,355 | ₹5,388 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,351 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,351 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,311 | ₹4,909 | ₹5,282 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,251 | ₹5,211 | ₹5,249 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,278 | ₹5,221 | ₹5,273 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Safflower rate at APMC Hubballi APMC on 18 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.