In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Venkatagiri APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Groundnut yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Balli/Habbu)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Groundnut about 2.5% below the period average, and just 9.7% 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
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Venkatagiri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paliakala APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Badayoun APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Indore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,266 |
| 10 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Gondal APMC | ₹8,080 |
| 12 Vellore 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 ₹3,500 (43.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Venkatagiri APMC ranged between ₹5,400 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹6,668. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,700 |
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
For Groundnut, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
In a nutshell, Groundnut was priced at this level in Venkatagiri APMC on 18 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.