As the 19 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Kustagi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kustagi APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Hybrid)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 6.5% above the period average and just 9.6% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 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 | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 3 Sindhanur APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Hungund APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Lingasugur APMC | ₹8,200 |
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.
The ₹300 (3.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹7,982. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Sunflower/Sunflower Seed market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Kustagi APMC set the pace for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.