In today's crop-price rundown for 28 Oct 2026, Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Drumstick today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 275.2% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Kaveripattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 9 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹11,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (27.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Drumstick prices at Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹3,731. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
Bottom line: on 28 Oct 2026, Viruthachalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Drumstick. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.