Here's the 24 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Drumstick was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kattappana Market 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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Other)
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 5.2% below the period average — just 26.2% 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
This table ranks Drumstick rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
That ₹2,000 (20.0%) 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 Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,062. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Drumstick changed hands at this rate in Kattappana Market APMC on 24 Oct 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.