Reading today's price tape for 17 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Drumstick is about 43.4% above the period average — just 11.1% 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 Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Hindol APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹3,200 (41.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Drumstick prices at Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Drumstick, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Drumstick changed hands at this rate in Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.