Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹8,092 per quintal in Ballari APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,460
- Lowest Price Today₹5,001
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,092
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Sunflower)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 4.4% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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
The table below lines up Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ballari APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 Kottur APMC | ₹7,243 |
| 7 Jalana APMC | ₹7,205 |
| 8 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.
That ₹1,490 (21.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sunflower/Sunflower Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Ballari APMC ranged between ₹5,001 and ₹8,639, with the average around ₹7,754. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,460 | ₹5,001 | ₹8,092 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,609 | ₹7,261 | ₹8,238 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,360 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,990 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,639 | ₹7,059 | ₹8,135 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,619 | ₹6,869 | ₹8,374 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,268 | ₹6,369 | ₹7,899 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,109 | ₹8,029 | ₹8,063 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,053 | ₹6,269 | ₹7,676 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,009 | ₹7,609 | ₹7,705 |
| 04 Jul | ₹7,441 | ₹7,361 | ₹7,421 |
| 02 Jul | ₹7,389 | ₹7,389 | ₹7,389 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,739 | ₹6,739 | ₹6,739 |
| 16 Jun | ₹7,085 | ₹7,085 | ₹7,085 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rate at Ballari APMC on 18 Aug 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.