In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommoditySesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) is about 46.0% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Unjha APMC Leader | ₹18,750 |
| 2 Junagadh APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Varanasi APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 5 Dhanera APMC | ₹16,755 |
| 6 Botad APMC | ₹16,340 |
| 7 Bhavnagar APMC | ₹15,662 |
| 8 Mahuva(Station Road) APMC | ₹15,380 |
| 9 Palitana APMC | ₹15,375 |
| 10 Bassi APMC | ₹15,240 |
| 11 Vankaner APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Taleja APMC | ₹14,990 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,760 (25.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,200 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹11,646. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,440 | ₹9,440 | ₹9,440 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 | ₹14,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,630 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,630 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 26 Jun | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Varanasi APMC logged this Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) rate on 19 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.