Turning to the 14 Aug 2026 APMC board, Safflower was quoted at ₹4,876 per quintal in Zaheerabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,123
- Lowest Price Today₹4,653
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,876
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommoditySafflower (Safflower)
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.
Today's rate is about 1.3% above the period average and just 9.1% 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
The table below lines up Safflower rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Zaheerabad APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mantha APMC Leader | ₹5,850 |
| 2 APMC Latur APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹5,278 |
| 4 Basava Kalayana APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 5 Gadag APMC | ₹5,080 |
| 6 Ranebennur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Zaheerabad APMC | ₹4,876 |
| 8 Kalaburagi APMC | ₹4,755 |
| 9 Washim APMC | ₹4,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Safflower.
At ₹1,650 (39.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Safflower matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Safflower prices at Zaheerabad APMC ranged between ₹3,660 and ₹5,362, with the average around ₹4,812. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹5,123 | ₹4,653 | ₹4,876 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,014 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,014 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,753 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,809 | ₹4,563 | ₹4,809 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,216 | ₹4,916 | ₹5,216 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,264 | ₹4,009 | ₹4,505 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,226 | ₹4,050 | ₹5,226 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,909 | ₹4,909 | ₹4,909 |
| 06 Jul | ₹4,600 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Jun | ₹4,750 | ₹3,823 | ₹3,823 |
| 19 Jun | ₹5,362 | ₹3,660 | ₹5,175 |
| 17 Jun | ₹5,264 | ₹5,264 | ₹5,264 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Safflower yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Safflower traded at this rate in Zaheerabad APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.