In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Vadakkenchery Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
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 2.0% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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
This table ranks Drumstick rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Vadakkenchery Market 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 Palanganatham(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 ₹2,500 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Drumstick prices at Vadakkenchery Market APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,842. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
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
The day's best Drumstick rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, this was the Drumstick rate at Vadakkenchery Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.