In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Patharia APMC stood at the front of the pack for Buttery, clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,715 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Patharia APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,715
- Lowest Price Today₹3,715
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,715
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityButtery (Buttery)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Buttery about 6.6% above the period average, and just 3.1% 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
Here's how Buttery rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Patharia APMC Leader | ₹3,715 |
| 2 Ashoknagar APMC | ₹3,330 |
| 3 Ghansour APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 4 Mandla APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
The ₹715 (23.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Buttery prices at Patharia APMC ranged between ₹2,260 and ₹3,835, with the average around ₹3,486. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹3,715 | ₹3,715 | ₹3,715 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,260 | ₹2,260 | ₹2,260 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,430 | ₹3,430 | ₹3,430 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,835 | ₹3,835 | ₹3,835 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,405 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,405 |
| 16 Jun | ₹3,745 | ₹3,745 | ₹3,745 |
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 Buttery, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Patharia APMC was the market to beat for Buttery on 20 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.