As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Bagalkot APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,153 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Price
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,289
- Lowest Price Today₹7,809
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,153
- Reporting Mandis8
- 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.
This puts Sunflower/Sunflower Seed about 7.7% above the period average, and just 2.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bagalkot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bagalkot APMC Leader | ₹8,153 |
| 2 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,139 |
| 3 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Yalburga APMC | ₹7,925 |
| 5 Ramdurga APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Kottur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Vijayapura APMC | ₹7,484 |
| 8 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.
The ₹953 (13.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Bagalkot APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,351, with the average around ₹7,570. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,289 | ₹7,809 | ₹8,153 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,265 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,144 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,129 | ₹7,809 | ₹8,021 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,059 | ₹7,139 | ₹7,855 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹7,203 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,365 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,912 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,511 | ₹5,011 | ₹7,345 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,469 | ₹5,683 | ₹7,291 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,579 | ₹2,000 | ₹7,226 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,650 | ₹6,029 | ₹7,246 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,629 | ₹6,609 | ₹7,496 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,780 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,506 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,805 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,501 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,490 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,304 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,680 | ₹3,000 | ₹7,315 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,622 | ₹6,901 | ₹7,411 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,725 | ₹7,011 | ₹7,521 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,751 | ₹7,020 | ₹7,564 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,862 | ₹7,011 | ₹7,752 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,880 | ₹7,251 | ₹7,763 |
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
The day's best Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bagalkot APMC was the market to beat for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed on 16 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.