Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,009 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,009
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Sunflower/Sunflower Seed about 12.7% above the period average, and just 4.2% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kustagi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kustagi APMC Leader | ₹9,009 |
| 2 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Challakere APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹7,880 |
| 6 Gundlupet APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 APMC PACHORA APMC | ₹7,276 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed.
That ₹1,733 (23.8%) 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 Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹6,600 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹7,996. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 02 Nov | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 27 Oct | ₹8,250 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,150 |
| 25 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,840 | ₹7,840 | ₹7,840 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,900 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,630 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,350 | ₹7,373 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,450 | ₹7,634 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,179 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,634 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,417 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,599 |
| 13 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,471 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,618 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kustagi APMC was the market to beat for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed on 19 Aug 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.