In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Kalaburagi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Safflower is about 2.2% above the period average — just 12.1% 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
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹6,425 |
| 2 APMC Latur APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 APMC Murum APMC | ₹5,811 |
| 5 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,479 |
| 6 Vijayapura APMC | ₹5,205 |
| 7 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,192 |
| 8 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
The ₹1,325 (26.0%) 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 Kalaburagi APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹4,991. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,825 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹4,450 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,351 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,150 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹5,025 | ₹5,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,325 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,255 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,100 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kalaburagi APMC logged this Safflower rate on 15 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.