In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Beans was quoted at ₹8,700 per quintal in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Beans Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeans (Beans (Whole))
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 Beans about 16.0% below the period average, and just 33.1% 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
The table below lines up Beans rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Virudhunagar(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹10,351. 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Beans was priced at this level in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.