Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Cucumbar(Kheera) was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Cucumbar(Kheera) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCucumbar(Kheera) (Cucumbar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Cucumbar(Kheera) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Cucumbar(Kheera) is about 8.1% above the period average — just 5.6% 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
Here's how Cucumbar(Kheera) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruchengode APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Attayampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹3,000 (54.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Cucumbar(Kheera) 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, Cucumbar(Kheera) prices at Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,860. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,250 |
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
Selling Cucumbar(Kheera) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Cucumbar(Kheera) rate on 17 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.