In the mandi rate roundup for 08 Aug 2026, APMC Latur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Safflower, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Safflower Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,015
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Safflower about 0.4% below the period average, and just 3.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Safflower rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Aurad Shahajani APMC | ₹5,198 |
| 3 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,700 |
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.
The ₹800 (17.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Safflower prices at APMC Latur APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹5,520. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,015 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,680 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹5,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Safflower today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: APMC Latur APMC was the market to beat for Safflower on 08 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.