In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Chelakkara Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,400
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Drumstick about 28.8% above the period average, and just 15.3% 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
This table ranks Drumstick rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Manjeswaram Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Pampady Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹4,500 (69.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Drumstick matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹5,590. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Jul | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Drumstick, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
The takeaway: Chelakkara Market APMC reported Drumstick at this level on 17 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.