In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,517 per quintal in Lalitpur APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Groundnut arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,517
- Lowest Price Today₹7,517
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,517
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 13.7% above the period average and just 1.1% 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 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gajol APMC Leader | ₹9,800 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,631 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Agriculture Produce Market Committee Katol APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 9 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Sandila APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Anna nagar(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 ₹1,800 (22.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Lalitpur APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹6,612. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,520 | ₹7,520 | ₹7,520 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,525 | ₹7,520 | ₹7,523 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,520 | ₹7,520 | ₹7,520 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,535 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,523 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,517 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,574 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,572 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,517 | ₹7,544 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,550 | ₹6,304 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,510 | ₹5,952 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,535 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,550 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,534 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Lalitpur APMC posted this Groundnut rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.