Pulling together the 18 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sunflower/Sunflower Seed Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Hybrid)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 2.9% above the period average, sitting just 12.8% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 ₹7,970. 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 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 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,835 |
| 06 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,851 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,950 | ₹8,053 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,100 | ₹7,550 | ₹7,867 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,951 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,915 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kustagi APMC led Sunflower/Sunflower Seed on 18 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.