In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹8,926 per quintal in Challakere APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Challakere APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,189
- Lowest Price Today₹6,003
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,926
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Gejje)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Groundnut is about 9.5% above the period average, sitting just 13.4% 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
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Challakere APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Azamgarh APMC | ₹9,743 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Bareilly APMC | ₹9,444 |
| 6 Powayan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 7 Chitradurga APMC | ₹9,165 |
| 8 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Challakere APMC | ₹8,926 |
| 10 Jhijhank APMC | ₹8,768 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Groundnut.
The ₹6,500 (76.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Challakere APMC ranged between ₹4,001 and ₹10,309, with the average around ₹8,148. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,239 | ₹4,651 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,189 | ₹6,003 | ₹8,926 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,309 | ₹5,566 | ₹8,636 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,669 | ₹5,212 | ₹8,232 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,429 | ₹5,006 | ₹8,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,459 | ₹4,001 | ₹8,166 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,309 | ₹5,009 | ₹7,783 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,153 | ₹5,300 | ₹7,951 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,889 | ₹5,001 | ₹7,658 |
| 24 Jul | ₹9,399 | ₹4,900 | ₹7,992 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,569 | ₹6,111 | ₹7,689 |
| 20 Jul | ₹9,429 | ₹6,279 | ₹7,967 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,099 | ₹6,511 | ₹8,140 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,369 | ₹8,629 | ₹9,069 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,299 | ₹5,601 | ₹8,254 |
| 10 Jul | ₹8,969 | ₹6,829 | ₹8,234 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,286 | ₹7,689 | ₹8,487 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,891 | ₹5,009 | ₹7,520 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,791 | ₹6,418 | ₹8,223 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,001 | ₹5,109 | ₹7,735 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Groundnut rate at Challakere APMC on 19 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.