Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Baby Corn was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Baby Corn range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Baby Corn Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Baby Corn arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- 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.
At this level, Baby Corn is about 10.1% below the period average, sitting just 46.7% 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 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 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 9 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Baby Corn.
At ₹2,250 (81.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Baby Corn matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Baby Corn prices at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,669. 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 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
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 Baby Corn, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
All told, this is where Baby Corn stood at Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.