Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Beans was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Beans rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Beans Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeans (Beans (Whole))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Beans rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Beans is about 4.5% above the period average — just 25.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Beans rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Beans.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Beans prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,613. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Beans yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Beans rate on 18 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.