Based on what the markets reported on 24 Oct 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Drumstick is about 83.8% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Drumstick rates across the markets that reported on 24 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 5 Rayagada(Muniguda) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 9 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Kanjangadu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹1,000 (10.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Drumstick prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,169. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Drumstick yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Drumstick stood at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.