In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Aug 2026, Cucumbar(Kheera) was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Kosli APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cucumbar(Kheera) Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityCucumbar(Kheera) (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.
Right now Cucumbar(Kheera) is about 2.7% above the period average — just 37.5% 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 Cucumbar(Kheera) rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruchengode APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 6 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (41.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Cucumbar(Kheera) prices at Kosli APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,435. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Cucumbar(Kheera) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Kosli APMC logged this Cucumbar(Kheera) rate on 16 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.