In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Anchal Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Drumstick leader.
01What Put Anchal Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Drumstick is about 4.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.3% 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 22 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 | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 5 Hindol APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Banki APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,100 (38.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,700, with the average around ₹7,300. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Drumstick rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To sum up, Anchal Market APMC led Drumstick on 22 Aug 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.