As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Amla(Nelli Kai) was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Amla(Nelli Kai) Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Amla(Nelli Kai) arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmla(Nelli Kai) (Amla)
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.
Today's rate is about 2.1% above the period average and just 25.0% 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
Here's how Amla(Nelli Kai) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Polur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹3,000 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amla(Nelli Kai) 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, Amla(Nelli Kai) prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,811. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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 Amla(Nelli Kai) 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Amla(Nelli Kai) traded at this rate in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.