As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Beans was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Beans Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Beans arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeans (Beans (Whole))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Beans rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.6% below the period average and just 46.4% 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
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (19.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Beans prices at Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹7,542. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹9,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Arani(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.