In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Garoth APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Groundnut is about 0.8% below the period average — just 11.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Cuddalore(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.
That ₹2,100 (26.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Groundnut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Groundnut prices at Garoth APMC ranged between ₹2,601 and ₹6,805, with the average around ₹6,050. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,100 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹3,001 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,425 | ₹4,875 | ₹6,425 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,012 | ₹3,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,360 | ₹2,601 | ₹5,360 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,757 | ₹4,865 | ₹5,757 |
| 18 Jun | ₹6,805 | ₹5,351 | ₹6,805 |
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 wrap up, Garoth APMC logged this Groundnut rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.