In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹8,240 per quintal in Thara(Shihori) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,480
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,240
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Balli/Habbu)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Groundnut about 3.2% above the period average, and just 13.3% 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
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandhurna APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 APMC Amarawati APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Mirzapur APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 9 Soyatkalan APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Modasa APMC | ₹9,180 |
| 11 Modasa(Tintoi) APMC | ₹9,005 |
| 12 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹3,000 (33.3%) 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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Groundnut prices at Thara(Shihori) APMC ranged between ₹6,905 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹7,986. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹7,480 | ₹8,240 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹7,125 | ₹8,313 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,370 | ₹7,120 | ₹8,245 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,255 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,678 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹6,905 | ₹7,453 |
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 Groundnut, 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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thara(Shihori) APMC reported Groundnut at this level on 16 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.