In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Bagepalli APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Bagepalli APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Drumstick is about 37.2% below the period average — just 62.5% 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
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Bagepalli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹7,400 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
That ₹1,400 (23.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Drumstick prices at Bagepalli APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,390. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In short, Drumstick changed hands at this rate in Bagepalli APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.