In the latest market update for 13 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.
01What's Behind Today's Safflower Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date13 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Safflower is about 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.5% 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
This table ranks Safflower rates across active mandis for 13 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Latur APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Talikot APMC | ₹5,324 |
| 3 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,249 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Pathari APMC | ₹4,700 |
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 ₹800 (17.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Safflower prices at APMC Latur APMC ranged between ₹3,900 and ₹5,700, with the average around ₹5,383. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹3,900 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,400 |
| 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
The day's best Safflower rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, APMC Latur APMC led Safflower on 13 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.