Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cucumbar(Kheera) was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Cucumbar(Kheera) Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCucumbar(Kheera) (Cucumbar)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Cucumbar(Kheera) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cucumbar(Kheera) is about 3.5% below the period average — just 22.4% 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
The table below lines up Cucumbar(Kheera) rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruchengode APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (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 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,700, with the average around ₹6,994. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,900 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Cucumbar(Kheera) rate on 18 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.