Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in APMC Ahilyanagar APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its Today 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 0.0% above the period average — just 12.5% 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 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 Gadag APMC | ₹5,756 |
| 4 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 5 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,450 |
| 6 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,009 |
| 7 APMC Ahilyanagar APMC | ₹4,900 |
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 ₹1,500 (30.6%) 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 APMC Ahilyanagar APMC ranged between ₹4,200 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,900. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Safflower changed hands at this rate in APMC Ahilyanagar APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.