In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Kalyan APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) (White)
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 9.8% above the period average and just 11.8% 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 Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 3 Kalyan APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Taleja APMC | ₹14,140 |
| 5 Junagadh APMC | ₹12,100 |
| 6 Bhainsa APMC | ₹11,819 |
| 7 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC | ₹11,750 |
| 8 Rajkot APMC | ₹11,675 |
| 9 Rajula APMC | ₹11,540 |
| 10 Bhesan APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Kalawad APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Jetpur(Dist.Rajkot) APMC | ₹11,500 |
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 ₹5,000 (43.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) prices at Kalyan APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹13,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
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 Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Kalyan APMC posted this Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.