Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹8,226 per quintal in Challakere APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,226
- Lowest Price Today₹8,226
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,226
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Sunflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 9.4% 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
Here's how Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manvi APMC Leader | ₹8,450 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Challakere APMC | ₹8,226 |
| 4 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,185 |
| 6 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Gundlupet APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 8 Yalburga APMC | ₹7,777 |
| 9 APMC PACHORA APMC | ₹6,850 |
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 ₹1,600 (23.4%) 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-Day Trend
Over the last 2 days, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Challakere APMC ranged between ₹6,806 and ₹8,226, with the average around ₹7,516. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,226 | ₹8,226 | ₹8,226 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,806 | ₹6,806 | ₹6,806 |
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
For Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In short, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed changed hands at this rate in Challakere APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.