As the 23 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Gudimalkapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Astera, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Astera, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Astera Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityAstera (Astera)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Astera rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 9.7% above the period average and just 30.0% 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.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Astera prices at Gudimalkapur APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹12,767. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Astera, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Aug 2026, Gudimalkapur APMC set the pace for Astera. 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.