In today's crop-price rundown for 04 Aug 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,230 per quintal in Laxmeshwar APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹5,230
- Lowest Price Today₹5,230
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,230
- 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.
Today's rate is about 9.5% above the period average and just 2.3% 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
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Laxmeshwar 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.
The ₹577 (12.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹2,025 and ₹5,353, with the average around ₹4,777. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹5,315 | ₹5,221 | ₹5,296 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 | ₹5,230 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,353 | ₹2,115 | ₹2,916 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,222 | ₹2,025 | ₹4,804 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,275 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,268 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,270 | ₹4,969 | ₹5,146 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 04 Aug 2026, Safflower traded at this rate in Laxmeshwar 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.