In the price report dated 18 Sep 2026, Drumstick was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Gudimalkapur APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Drumstick Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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 9.2% above the period average, and just 53.8% 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 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Khariar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thirupathur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Hindol APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (83.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Drumstick fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at Gudimalkapur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹2,746. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
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
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: Gudimalkapur APMC reported Drumstick at this level on 18 Sep 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.