In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Lucknow APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til), clocking the day's best rate at ₹20,300 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) board.
01What Put Lucknow APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,300
- Lowest Price Today₹20,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) is about 76.2% above the period average, sitting right at 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 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹20,300 |
| 2 Visavadar APMC | ₹16,615 |
| 3 Savarkundla APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 4 Mumbai APMC | ₹15,250 |
| 5 Kalyan APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Taleja APMC | ₹14,140 |
| 7 Junagadh APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Botad APMC | ₹13,350 |
| 9 Unjha APMC | ₹12,130 |
| 10 Rajula APMC | ₹12,028 |
| 11 The Agricultural Produce Market Committee-Amreli APMC | ₹11,975 |
| 12 Bhainsa APMC | ₹11,819 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹8,481 (71.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹20,300, with the average around ₹11,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹20,300 | ₹20,300 | ₹20,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,300 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,952 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,662 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹10,543 | ₹10,543 | ₹10,543 |
| 29 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, Lucknow APMC led Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) on 18 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.