In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC stood at the front of the pack for Drumstick, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Drumstick Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Drumstick rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 39.9% 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
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 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Thirupathur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Hindol APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,500 (45.5%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Drumstick prices at RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,720. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Drumstick, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Sep 2026, RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM 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.