Across the reporting yards on 12 Aug 2026, Mumbai APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cashewnuts, clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,04,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cashewnuts Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹78,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,04,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCashewnuts (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 4.4% below the period average and just 25.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Cashewnuts rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹1,04,000 |
| 2 Gunpur APMC | ₹26,900 |
| 3 Tuni APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 4 Palakonda APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Payakaraopeta APMC | ₹11,000 |
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 ₹93,000 (845.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Cashewnuts prices at Mumbai APMC ranged between ₹75,000 and ₹1,40,000, with the average around ₹1,08,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,30,000 | ₹78,000 | ₹1,04,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,40,000 | ₹85,000 | ₹1,12,500 |
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 Cashewnuts yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Mumbai APMC set the pace for Cashewnuts. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.