In the price report dated 17 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,340 per quintal in Kadapa APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,340
- Lowest Price Today₹7,340
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,340
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Groundnut about 8.6% above the period average, and just 19.0% 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 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bhopal APMC Leader | ₹13,750 |
| 2 Pandhurna APMC | ₹12,325 |
| 3 APMC Amarawati APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 4 Magroni APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Modasa APMC | ₹9,330 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 9 Modasa(Tintoi) APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Groundnut.
The ₹4,750 (52.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Kadapa APMC ranged between ₹1,569 and ₹9,066, with the average around ₹6,757. 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 Oct | ₹7,340 | ₹7,340 | ₹7,340 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,429 | ₹5,429 | ₹5,429 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,869 | ₹4,669 | ₹7,009 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,176 | ₹3,696 | ₹6,429 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,066 | ₹5,669 | ₹8,269 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,046 | ₹4,619 | ₹7,399 |
| 10 Sep | ₹7,896 | ₹6,097 | ₹7,159 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,897 | ₹6,029 | ₹6,466 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,359 | ₹2,566 | ₹8,359 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,089 | ₹5,066 | ₹6,759 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,569 | ₹2,646 | ₹6,926 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,399 | ₹4,651 | ₹6,929 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,099 | ₹5,719 | ₹8,099 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,329 | ₹4,099 | ₹7,329 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,199 | ₹2,301 | ₹7,299 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,469 | ₹4,567 | ₹7,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,066 | ₹5,697 | ₹5,697 |
| 27 Aug | ₹7,899 | ₹5,619 | ₹7,159 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,559 | ₹5,521 | ₹7,419 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,956 | ₹5,866 | ₹7,569 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Groundnut yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kadapa APMC reported Groundnut at this level on 17 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.