Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in Kustagi APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Groundnut today.
01What Put Kustagi APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Gejje)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Groundnut is about 9.3% above the period average, sitting just 0.8% 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 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹8,525 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Sandila APMC | ₹8,148 |
| 8 Urvakonda APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (18.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Groundnut prices at Kustagi APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,350, with the average around ₹5,764. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,231 | ₹6,231 | ₹6,231 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,350 | ₹6,350 | ₹6,350 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 28 Jun | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Kustagi APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.