In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Doddaballapur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Coconut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹28,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Doddaballapur APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹32,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹28,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCoconut (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Coconut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Coconut about 38.0% above the period average, and just 10.9% 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
This table ranks Coconut rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Doddaballapur APMC Leader | ₹28,500 |
| 2 Razole APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 3 Mummidivaram APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 4 Nagaram APMC | ₹15,400 |
| 5 Chamarajanagar APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Coconut.
A spread of ₹21,500 (307.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Coconut prices at Doddaballapur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹32,000, with the average around ₹20,650. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹28,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹21,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹21,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹24,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
The day's best Coconut rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Doddaballapur APMC was the market to beat for Coconut on 18 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.