Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
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.
At this level, Drumstick is about 57.1% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hindol APMC Leader | ₹9,200 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 3 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
That ₹1,700 (22.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick 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, Drumstick prices at Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹4,296. 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 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
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
Before carting Drumstick to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Drumstick stood at Thalavadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.