Across the reporting yards on 16 Aug 2026, Anchal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,400 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Drumstick today.
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₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 1.8% above the period average, and just 3.9% 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 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Anchal Market 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 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 6 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Thirupathur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Banki APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
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.
That ₹1,650 (28.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,700, with the average around ₹7,270. 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 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Drumstick yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Anchal Market APMC was the market to beat for Drumstick on 16 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.