In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Sep 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Chelakkara Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Drumstick arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 11.9% above the period average and just 24.2% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Hindol APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Banki APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
A spread of ₹9,250 (160.9%) 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, Drumstick prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,432. 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 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Drumstick today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chelakkara Market APMC posted this Drumstick rate on 16 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.