Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Neeleswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Neeleswaram Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Drumstick about 18.4% below the period average, and just 42.9% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Neeleswaram Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neeleswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Pampady Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Dahod(Veg. Market) 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.
At ₹2,000 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Drumstick matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Drumstick prices at Neeleswaram Market APMC ranged between ₹7,600 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,800. 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 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,400 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
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
Going to the top Drumstick market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Neeleswaram Market APMC was the market to beat for Drumstick on 17 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.