Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Drumstick was quoted at ₹6,900 per quintal in Chelakkara Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
At this level, Drumstick is about 5.1% above the period average, sitting just 27.4% 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
Here's how Drumstick rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
At ₹2,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Drumstick matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹6,564. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Drumstick rate at Chelakkara 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.