In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,263 per quintal in Dhone APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Groundnut today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,263
- Lowest Price Today₹7,263
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,263
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Groundnut about 0.6% above the period average, and just 0.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹9,682 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,120 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Challakere APMC | ₹8,636 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Jalalabad APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Ballari APMC | ₹8,405 |
| 12 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,382 (16.7%) 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 Dhone APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹7,285, with the average around ₹7,218. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,263 | ₹7,263 | ₹7,263 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,260 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,250 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,214 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,108 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,107 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,230 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,220 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,260 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,255 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,263 | ₹7,258 | ₹7,260 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,270 | ₹7,100 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,263 | ₹7,250 | ₹7,261 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,280 | ₹7,263 | ₹7,278 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,285 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,274 | ₹7,274 | ₹7,274 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,263 | ₹7,263 | ₹7,263 |
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
When picking where to sell Groundnut, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Groundnut was priced at this level in Dhone APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.