In the day's wholesale-price digest for 04 Aug 2026, Gadag APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,244 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Safflower, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,429
- Lowest Price Today₹3,069
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,244
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Safflower rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Safflower is about 0.1% below the period average — just 3.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Gadag APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gadag APMC Leader | ₹5,244 |
| 2 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,230 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,050 |
| 4 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Murum APMC | ₹4,667 |
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 ₹577 (12.4%) 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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Safflower prices at Gadag APMC ranged between ₹1,569 and ₹5,429, with the average around ₹5,249. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹5,429 | ₹3,069 | ₹5,244 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,411 | ₹1,569 | ₹5,239 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,379 | ₹3,111 | ₹5,209 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,381 | ₹4,679 | ₹5,259 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,352 | ₹4,889 | ₹5,296 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Safflower yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Safflower found its strongest bid at Gadag APMC on 04 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.