In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Palasa APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cashewnuts, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Palasa APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCashewnuts (320 Counts)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Cashewnuts rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Cashewnuts about 4.6% above the period average, and just 6.7% 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 Cashewnuts rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palasa APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Tuni APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Payakaraopeta APMC | ₹10,829 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Cashewnuts.
That ₹3,171 (29.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cashewnuts fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Cashewnuts prices at Palasa APMC ranged between ₹150 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹13,388. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
Selling Cashewnuts well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Palasa APMC was the market to beat for Cashewnuts on 16 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.