Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Guntakal APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Groundnut today.
01What Put Guntakal APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Local)
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.
At this level, Groundnut is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 8 Kopaganj APMC | ₹8,235 |
| 9 Vellore APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Urvakonda 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Guntakal APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,950. 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 | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹5,700 | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Guntakal 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.