Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Sonamura APMC stood at the front of the pack for Goat, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Goat Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGoat (Goat)
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.
At this level, Goat is about 15.5% above 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Goat prices at Sonamura APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,058. 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 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Goat, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Sonamura APMC led Goat on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.