In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,075 per quintal in Nimbahera APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,650
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,075
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.8% below the period average and just 23.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Indore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,266 |
| 9 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Gondal APMC | ₹8,080 |
| 11 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Vellore APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,000 (25.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Nimbahera APMC ranged between ₹5,600 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹7,356. 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 | ₹7,650 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,075 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,150 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,311 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,406 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,150 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,375 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,350 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,150 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,425 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,450 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,450 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,550 | ₹7,460 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,550 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,450 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,401 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,015 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,426 | ₹6,700 | ₹7,450 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,351 | ₹6,600 | ₹7,674 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,250 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,650 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹6,450 | ₹7,350 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut traded at this rate in Nimbahera APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.