Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Baby Corn was quoted at ₹600 per quintal in Manawar(F&V) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Baby Corn markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Baby Corn Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBaby Corn (Baby Corn)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Baby Corn about 12.7% below the period average, and just 50.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Baby Corn rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,000 |
| 2 Pallapatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 4 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
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.
The ₹2,250 (81.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Baby Corn prices at Manawar(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹687. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹800 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹900 | ₹1,000 |
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
The day's best Baby Corn rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Manawar(F&V) APMC reported Baby Corn at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.