In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,700 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Varanasi 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₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 26.4% below the period average and just 48.7% 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
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
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 ₹1,800 (22.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Groundnut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹7,100 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,463. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,933 | ₹10,933 | ₹10,933 |
| 30 Jul | ₹13,900 | ₹13,900 | ₹13,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,095 | ₹14,796 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,403 | ₹7,403 | ₹7,403 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,328 | ₹9,328 | ₹9,328 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,560 | ₹7,560 | ₹7,560 |
| 18 Jul | ₹14,288 | ₹10,300 | ₹12,917 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹14,095 | ₹14,095 | ₹14,095 |
| 26 Jun | ₹15,000 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,577 |
| 25 Jun | ₹15,000 | ₹10,690 | ₹14,533 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Groundnut, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Net-net, Varanasi 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.