Reading today's price tape for 18 Jul 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,245 per quintal in Aurad Shahajani APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Safflower today.
01What Put Aurad Shahajani APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,390
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,245
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
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.
At this level, Safflower is about 0.3% below the period average, sitting just 5.5% 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 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,245 |
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.
That ₹255 (4.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Safflower fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Aurad Shahajani APMC ranged between ₹4,851 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹5,261. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul | ₹5,350 | ₹5,265 | ₹5,307 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,250 | ₹5,180 | ₹5,215 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,851 | ₹5,075 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,051 | ₹5,225 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,390 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,245 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,150 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,400 | ₹5,001 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,305 | ₹5,201 | ₹5,253 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,321 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,160 |
| 30 Jun | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,301 | ₹5,151 | ₹5,226 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,320 | ₹5,183 | ₹5,251 |
| 22 Jun | ₹5,451 | ₹5,321 | ₹5,386 |
| 20 Jun | ₹5,390 | ₹5,390 | ₹5,390 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,511 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,455 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,550 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,525 |
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
When picking where to sell Safflower, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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 Aurad Shahajani APMC on 18 Jul 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.