Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,009 per quintal in Laxmeshwar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Safflower arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,470
- Lowest Price Today₹1,859
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,009
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Safflower is about 2.4% above the period average, sitting just 24.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹6,400 |
| 2 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 3 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,009 |
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.
The ₹1,391 (27.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Safflower prices at Laxmeshwar APMC ranged between ₹1,525 and ₹6,612, with the average around ₹4,893. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,470 | ₹1,859 | ₹5,009 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,399 | ₹4,199 | ₹5,192 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,612 | ₹3,669 | ₹5,958 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,660 | ₹4,319 | ₹4,489 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,719 | ₹4,519 | ₹4,619 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,959 | ₹4,098 | ₹4,844 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,159 | ₹4,218 | ₹4,797 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,498 | ₹4,398 | ₹4,488 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,819 | ₹4,008 | ₹4,469 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,099 | ₹2,025 | ₹4,548 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,289 | ₹1,525 | ₹4,315 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,919 | ₹4,598 | ₹4,628 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,149 | ₹5,080 | ₹5,093 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,159 | ₹4,899 | ₹5,122 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,179 | ₹4,920 | ₹5,074 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,286 | ₹5,151 | ₹5,163 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,169 | ₹5,149 | ₹5,159 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,079 | ₹5,079 | ₹5,079 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,159 | ₹4,825 | ₹4,897 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,211 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,097 |
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
For Safflower, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Safflower rate at Laxmeshwar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.