Based on what the markets reported on 11 Aug 2026, Kottur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sunflower/Sunflower Seed, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,698 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Kottur APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,389
- Lowest Price Today₹7,311
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,698
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommoditySunflower/Sunflower Seed (Hybrid)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed is about 9.3% above the period average, sitting just 7.4% 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
Here's how Sunflower/Sunflower Seed rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottur APMC Leader | ₹8,698 |
| 2 Manvi APMC | ₹8,055 |
| 3 Gundlupet APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kustagi APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Baramati APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kanakagiri APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Mundaragi APMC | ₹7,969 |
| 8 Sindhanur APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Gadag APMC | ₹7,679 |
| 10 Kurnool APMC | ₹6,419 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,279 (35.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Sunflower/Sunflower Seed prices at Kottur APMC ranged between ₹6,339 and ₹9,389, with the average around ₹7,955. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹9,389 | ₹7,311 | ₹8,698 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,229 | ₹6,339 | ₹8,398 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,359 | ₹8,359 | ₹8,359 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,159 | ₹6,989 | ₹7,074 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,260 | ₹6,989 | ₹7,245 |
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
To sum up, Kottur APMC led Sunflower/Sunflower Seed on 11 Aug 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.