Based on what the markets reported on 12 Oct 2026, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Safflower rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,958 |
| 3 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹5,900 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹5,396 |
| 6 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,259 |
| 7 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Bagalkot APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
A spread of ₹3,600 (90.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Safflower prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹7,600 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹7,600. 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.
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
To sum up, Kustagi APMC led Safflower on 12 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.