Here's the 16 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Drumstick was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC. This is one of several Drumstick rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityDrumstick (Drumstick)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Drumstick is about 9.6% below the period average, sitting just 22.2% 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
This table ranks Drumstick rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 RYTHU BAZAR MEHDIPATNAM APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Peravurani(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Pampady Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Thirupathur APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Ulundurpettai APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Banki APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (50.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Drumstick prices at Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,870. 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 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
Selling Drumstick well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC on 16 Aug 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.