Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹7,243 per quintal in Kottur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kottur APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,159
- Lowest Price Today₹7,159
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,243
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Hybrid)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.7% below the period average and just 33.9% 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
Here's how Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Baramati APMC Leader | ₹8,490 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Ballari APMC | ₹8,092 |
| 4 Mundaragi APMC | ₹8,054 |
| 5 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Gadag APMC | ₹7,837 |
| 7 Kottur APMC | ₹7,243 |
| 8 Jalana APMC | ₹7,205 |
| 9 Raichur APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,490 (21.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Sunflower/Sunflower Seed matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Kottur APMC ranged between ₹6,339 and ₹10,959, with the average around ₹7,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,159 | ₹7,159 | ₹7,243 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,959 | ₹6,769 | ₹7,894 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,389 | ₹7,311 | ₹8,698 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,229 | ₹6,339 | ₹8,398 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,359 | ₹8,359 | ₹8,359 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,159 | ₹6,989 | ₹7,074 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,260 | ₹6,989 | ₹7,245 |
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
Selling Sunflower/Sunflower Seed well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kottur APMC posted this Sunflower/Sunflower Seed 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.