As the 21 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Drumstick was quoted at ₹8,200 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Chelakkara Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Drumstick arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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 38.6% above the period average, and just 13.7% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Khariar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 7 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Drumstick.
A spread of ₹6,300 (94.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹5,917. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Drumstick to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chelakkara Market APMC reported Drumstick at this level on 21 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.