Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,259 per quintal in APMC Hubballi APMC. See where this sits in the day's Safflower range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹5,259
- Lowest Price Today₹5,259
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,259
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date12 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.
At this level, Safflower is about 1.3% above the period average, sitting just 10.8% 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
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Hubballi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,958 |
| 3 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹5,396 |
| 6 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,259 |
| 7 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Bagalkot APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹3,600 (90.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at APMC Hubballi APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹5,899, with the average around ₹5,189. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,259 | ₹5,259 | ₹5,259 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,811 | ₹4,811 | ₹4,811 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,151 | ₹5,051 | ₹5,068 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,151 | ₹4,911 | ₹5,137 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,101 | ₹5,101 | ₹5,101 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,021 | ₹4,511 | ₹4,987 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,006 | ₹5,006 | ₹5,006 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,151 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,914 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,869 | ₹4,869 | ₹4,869 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,009 | ₹5,009 | ₹5,009 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,311 | ₹4,851 | ₹5,086 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,311 | ₹5,202 | ₹5,296 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,311 | ₹5,160 | ₹5,210 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,899 | ₹5,036 | ₹5,786 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,289 | ₹4,509 | ₹5,237 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,322 | ₹5,322 | ₹5,322 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,271 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,110 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,381 | ₹5,331 | ₹5,362 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,381 | ₹5,019 | ₹5,278 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,381 | ₹5,019 | ₹5,278 |
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
The day's best Safflower rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Safflower rate at APMC Hubballi APMC on 12 Oct 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.