Based on what the markets reported on 06 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,479 per quintal in Mantralayam APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,940
- Lowest Price Today₹4,009
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,479
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Bold Kernel)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
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 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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 06 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹15,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,875 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Sakri APMC | ₹8,150 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(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.
The ₹7,500 (93.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Groundnut prices at Mantralayam APMC ranged between ₹3,199 and ₹8,940, with the average around ₹7,376. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Aug | ₹8,940 | ₹4,009 | ₹7,479 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,189 | ₹3,199 | ₹7,689 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,777 | ₹3,199 | ₹6,879 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,580 | ₹3,499 | ₹7,456 |
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
Selling Groundnut well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Groundnut rate at Mantralayam APMC on 06 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.