Turning to the 18 Sep 2026 APMC board, Chelakkara Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Duster Beans, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,600 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Duster Beans Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,800
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityDuster Beans (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Duster Beans rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 21.7% above the period average and just 10.6% short of 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 Duster Beans rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chelakkara Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chelakkara Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
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 ₹2,000 (35.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Duster Beans prices at Chelakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,243. 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 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
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
For Duster Beans, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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, Chelakkara Market APMC set the pace for Duster Beans. 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.