In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 23.3% above the period average and just 39.8% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Vadakkenchery Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thirupathur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Wadakkanchery Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
That ₹3,500 (46.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹4,786. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kottakkal Market APMC posted this Drumstick rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.