In the day's wholesale-price digest for 24 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Penukonda APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Groundnut yards.
01What Put Penukonda APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Groundnut arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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, Groundnut is about 3.2% above the period average, sitting just 7.5% 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
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Rayachoti APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 5 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Kamalapuram APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
That ₹1,000 (13.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Groundnut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Penukonda APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,174. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,450 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Groundnut today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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, this was the Groundnut rate at Penukonda APMC on 24 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.