In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Oct 2026, APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,780 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Safflower board.
01What Put APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,901
- Lowest Price Today₹6,660
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,780
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 17.3% above the period average and just 1.8% 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 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC Leader | ₹6,780 |
| 2 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 3 Talikot APMC | ₹6,059 |
| 4 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,812 |
| 5 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 6 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹5,555 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹5,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,580 (30.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Safflower prices at APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹6,901, with the average around ₹5,778. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹6,901 | ₹6,660 | ₹6,780 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,001 | ₹6,001 | ₹6,001 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,445 | ₹6,401 | ₹6,425 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹5,051 | ₹5,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,380 | ₹5,191 | ₹5,285 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,371 | ₹5,371 | ₹5,371 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Safflower, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 22 Oct 2026, APMC Aurad Shahajani APMC set the pace for Safflower. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.