In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹5,551 per quintal in Baramati APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,551
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,551
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 17.8% below the period average, sitting just 32.7% 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
This table ranks Groundnut rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badayoun APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,266 |
| 8 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Kopaganj APMC | ₹8,235 |
| 10 Khamgaon APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Gondal APMC | ₹8,080 |
| 12 Arcot(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 ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 Baramati APMC ranged between ₹4,201 and ₹8,250, with the average around ₹6,750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,551 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,551 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 | ₹8,250 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,650 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,201 | ₹4,201 | ₹4,201 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,051 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
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
The day's best Groundnut rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Baramati APMC on 18 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.