In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Lingasugur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Sunflower/Sunflower Seed yards.
01What's Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sunflower/Sunflower Seed arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Sunflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 2.2% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% 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
This table ranks Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kurnool APMC Leader | ₹8,139 |
| 2 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kottur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Sindhanur APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
That ₹939 (13.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sunflower/Sunflower Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Lingasugur APMC ranged between ₹6,200 and ₹8,800, with the average around ₹7,829. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,150 | ₹6,200 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,950 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,850 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,150 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,700 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,050 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,650 | ₹8,060 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,120 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rate at Lingasugur APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.