Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Groundnut was quoted at ₹6,650 per quintal in Srikalahasti APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Groundnut about 0.0% below the period average, and just 2.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Groundnut rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Urvakonda APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
That ₹1,500 (18.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Groundnut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Srikalahasti APMC ranged between ₹6,400 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹6,652. 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 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,550 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
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 Groundnut 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Groundnut was priced at this level in Srikalahasti APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.