As fresh arrivals settled on 06 Aug 2026, Safflower was quoted at ₹5,301 per quintal in Aurad Shahajani APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,351
- Lowest Price Today₹5,251
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,301
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.7% above the period average and just 4.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Safflower rates across active mandis for 06 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 APMC Hubballi APMC | ₹5,388 |
| 3 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,301 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,260 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹5,142 |
| 6 Ausa APMC | ₹5,011 |
| 7 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 8 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,850 |
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.
A spread of ₹650 (13.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹5,263. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug | ₹5,251 | ₹5,146 | ₹5,198 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,351 | ₹5,251 | ₹5,301 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,336 | ₹5,331 | ₹5,333 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Safflower well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Aurad Shahajani APMC posted this Safflower rate on 06 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.