In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Akola APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Akola APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) is about 4.4% below the period average, sitting just 12.2% 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
The table below lines up Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Akola APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Savarkundla APMC Leader | ₹16,750 |
| 2 Rajula APMC | ₹15,320 |
| 3 Jasdan APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 4 Taleja APMC | ₹13,540 |
| 5 Rajkot APMC | ₹11,850 |
| 6 Anjar APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 7 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹11,125 |
| 8 Vankaner APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 9 Akola APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Palakonda APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 APMC Bagasara APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til).
The ₹7,750 (86.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹12,525, with the average around ₹11,507. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,525 | ₹11,225 | ₹11,375 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,050 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,250 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,625 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,200 | ₹10,850 | ₹11,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,025 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,700 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,200 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,100 | ₹10,600 | ₹10,850 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,850 | ₹10,850 | ₹10,850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,100 | ₹11,550 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,400 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹11,500 | ₹10,750 | ₹11,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹11,525 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,512 |
| 21 Jul | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,650 | ₹11,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹12,200 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,850 |
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 Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) 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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) stood at Akola APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.