Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Drumstick was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Vadhvan APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
At this level, Drumstick is about 4.9% below the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Vadhvan 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 Jaleswar APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Hindol APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 APMC Jalgaon APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,000 (37.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Vadhvan APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,730. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Drumstick yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Drumstick stood at Vadhvan APMC on 17 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.