In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Manjeswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Drumstick about 26.8% below the period average, and just 55.0% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 6 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Naravarikuppam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Hindol APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,000 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Manjeswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹12,288. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
Selling Drumstick well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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: Manjeswaram Market APMC was the market to beat for Drumstick on 22 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.