In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,889 per quintal in APMC Hubballi APMC. This is one of several Safflower rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,889
- Lowest Price Today₹5,889
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,889
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 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 12.6% above the period average, and just 0.2% 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 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹6,001 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,889 |
| 3 Gadag APMC | ₹5,861 |
| 4 APMC Ausa APMC | ₹5,801 |
| 5 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,583 |
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.
A spread of ₹418 (7.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at APMC Hubballi APMC ranged between ₹4,400 and ₹5,899, with the average around ₹5,230. 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 Oct | ₹5,889 | ₹5,889 | ₹5,889 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,512 | ₹5,201 | ₹5,450 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,479 | ₹5,479 | ₹5,479 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,259 | ₹5,259 | ₹5,259 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: APMC Hubballi APMC reported Safflower at this level on 19 Oct 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.