With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Beans was quoted at ₹8,750 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Beans today.
01What's Behind Today's Beans Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeans (Beans (Whole))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 10.7% below the period average and just 45.3% 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 Beans rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,950 |
| 5 Singampunari(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,000 (19.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Beans fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Beans prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹9,802. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,600 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹11,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
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 Beans, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Beans rate on 18 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.