In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Aug 2026, Laxmeshwar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,841 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,179
- Lowest Price Today₹3,839
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,841
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date28 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 0.9% below the period average and just 10.6% 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.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹2,025 and ₹5,415, with the average around ₹4,883. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | ₹5,179 | ₹3,839 | ₹4,841 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,889 | ₹4,299 | ₹4,571 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹2,560 | ₹4,694 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,150 | ₹5,168 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,415 | ₹3,615 | ₹5,104 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,019 | ₹4,459 | ₹4,739 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,159 | ₹5,019 | ₹5,089 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,311 | ₹5,199 | ₹5,278 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,325 | ₹5,239 | ₹5,249 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,259 | ₹5,239 | ₹5,249 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,339 | ₹3,615 | ₹5,199 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,359 | ₹4,015 | ₹5,066 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,289 | ₹5,249 | ₹5,260 |
| 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
Before carting Safflower to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 28 Aug 2026, Laxmeshwar APMC set the pace for Safflower. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.