In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Boxonagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Cock, clocking the day's best rate at ₹220 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cock Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹320
- Lowest Price Today₹170
- Average (Modal) Price₹220
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCock (Boiler/Firm(White))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cock rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.4% above the period average and just 33.3% 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 Cock rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Boxonagar APMC Leader | ₹220 |
| 2 Sonamura APMC | ₹210 |
| 3 Masli APMC | ₹170 |
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.
That ₹50 (29.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cock fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Cock prices at Boxonagar APMC ranged between ₹150 and ₹330, with the average around ₹217. 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 | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 17 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹210 |
| 16 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 14 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 12 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹230 |
| 11 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹230 |
| 10 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹230 |
| 08 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 06 Aug | ₹330 | ₹180 | ₹230 |
| 04 Aug | ₹320 | ₹180 | ₹230 |
| 03 Aug | ₹320 | ₹170 | ₹230 |
| 31 Jul | ₹320 | ₹180 | ₹230 |
| 30 Jul | ₹300 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 29 Jul | ₹300 | ₹180 | ₹220 |
| 28 Jul | ₹320 | ₹180 | ₹230 |
| 27 Jul | ₹300 | ₹180 | ₹220 |
| 24 Jul | ₹280 | ₹150 | ₹210 |
| 23 Jul | ₹280 | ₹150 | ₹210 |
| 20 Jul | ₹300 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
| 18 Jul | ₹300 | ₹170 | ₹220 |
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
Going to the top Cock market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Boxonagar APMC set the pace for Cock. 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.