In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Balarampuram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Alsandikai, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Alsandikai today.
01What's Behind Today's Alsandikai Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAlsandikai (Alsandikai)
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.
At this level, Alsandikai is about 39.1% above the period average, sitting right at 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 Alsandikai rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampuram Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC | ₹2,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Alsandikai.
That ₹9,100 (313.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Alsandikai fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Alsandikai prices at Balarampuram Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,625. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹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
For Alsandikai, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Balarampuram Market APMC led Alsandikai on 18 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.