Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Jul 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in L B Nagar APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Jul 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Drumstick about 21.4% below the period average, and just 68.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
At ₹3,800 (46.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Drumstick matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at L B Nagar APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,182. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
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
For Drumstick, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: L B Nagar APMC reported Drumstick at this level on 18 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.