In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹4,950 per quintal in Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,950
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Drumstick is about 12.3% above the period average, sitting just 39.6% 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
This table ranks Drumstick rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Hindol APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
The ₹2,500 (33.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Drumstick prices at Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹8,200, with the average around ₹4,407. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,950 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,950 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 10 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
Selling Drumstick 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Drumstick rate at Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.