In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Padra APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Drumstick yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
This puts Drumstick about 19.0% above the period average, and just 31.3% 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
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Padra 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 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 APMC Karad APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 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.
The ₹3,200 (41.0%) 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 Padra APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,620. 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 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Drumstick today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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: Padra APMC reported Drumstick at this level on 17 Oct 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.