Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Drumstick was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Padra APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Drumstick markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Padra APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Other)
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.
Right now Drumstick is about 2.6% below the period average — just 43.8% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palanganatham(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 ₹2,500 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Padra APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,620. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Padra APMC logged this Drumstick rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.