From today's trading desk on 17 Aug 2026, Cashewnuts was quoted at ₹12,200 per quintal in Kasargod Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Cashewnuts Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Cashewnuts arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,200
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCashewnuts (Local(Raw))
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.
Right now Cashewnuts is about 0.3% below the period average — just 9.6% 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
This table ranks Cashewnuts rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹1,04,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹26,800 |
| 3 Palasa APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 4 Tuni APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 5 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 6 Palakonda APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 7 Payakaraopeta APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Madugula APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Chodavaram APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹94,000 (940.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cashewnuts prices at Kasargod Market APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹13,500, with the average around ₹12,231. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 09 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹12,500 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
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
Before carting Cashewnuts to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
To wrap up, Kasargod Market APMC logged this Cashewnuts rate on 17 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.