In the latest market update for 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,600 per quintal in Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Groundnut markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Groundnut is about 1.2% below the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Kopaganj APMC | ₹8,235 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹2,000 (25.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,695. 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 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Groundnut rate at Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.