As fresh arrivals settled on 30 Aug 2026, Pampady Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 6.5% above the period average and just 87.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 30 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pampady Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pampady Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kundrathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sunguvarchatram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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 ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Pampady Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹65,900, with the average around ₹7,982. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹65,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 30 Aug 2026, Pampady Market APMC set the pace for Drumstick. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.