Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Aug 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,120 per quintal in Gadag APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Safflower yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,339
- Lowest Price Today₹4,179
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,120
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.3% below the period average and just 35.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹5,287 |
| 2 Ballari APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,150 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹5,120 |
| 5 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,104 |
| 6 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 7 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹5,009 |
| 8 Vijayapura APMC | ₹4,788 |
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.
A spread of ₹499 (10.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Gadag APMC ranged between ₹1,569 and ₹7,889, with the average around ₹5,186. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹5,339 | ₹4,179 | ₹5,120 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,329 | ₹4,619 | ₹5,220 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,335 | ₹4,869 | ₹5,009 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,362 | ₹2,509 | ₹5,080 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,889 | ₹5,109 | ₹5,275 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,425 | ₹4,339 | ₹5,142 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,419 | ₹4,069 | ₹5,142 |
| 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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Safflower traded at this rate in Gadag APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.