In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Neeleswaram Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Drumstick today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Neeleswaram Market APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
At this level, Drumstick is about 11.0% above the period average, sitting just 28.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 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 | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Hindol APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
At ₹2,500 (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 ₹6,200 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,005. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Neeleswaram Market APMC led Drumstick on 16 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.