As the 17 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Hindol APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Drumstick leader.
01What Put Hindol APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Drumstick about 48.8% above the period average, and just 9.1% 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 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hindol APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thirupathur RM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Needamangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
That ₹2,250 (29.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Hindol APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹6,721. 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 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹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
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Hindol APMC was the market to beat for Drumstick on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.