In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed was quoted at ₹7,889 per quintal in Rona APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Rona APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,889
- Lowest Price Today₹7,889
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,889
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Sunflower)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sunflower/Sunflower Seed about 4.9% above the period average, and right at 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 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rona APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanakagiri APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Bagalkot APMC | ₹8,208 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,180 |
| 4 Gadag APMC | ₹8,118 |
| 5 Ramdurga APMC | ₹8,050 |
| 6 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Hungund APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 8 Rona APMC | ₹7,889 |
| 9 Ballari APMC | ₹7,585 |
| 10 Lingasugur APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Vijayapura APMC | ₹7,491 |
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 ₹759 (10.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sunflower/Sunflower Seed fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Rona APMC ranged between ₹1,479 and ₹7,889, with the average around ₹7,518. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹7,889 | ₹7,889 | ₹7,889 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,380 | ₹7,380 | ₹7,380 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,342 | ₹7,277 | ₹7,286 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,312 | ₹7,301 | ₹7,302 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,330 | ₹7,330 | ₹7,330 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,459 | ₹7,309 | ₹7,443 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹1,479 | ₹7,618 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,479 | ₹7,618 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rona APMC reported Sunflower/Sunflower Seed at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.