Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Indore APMC. See where this sits in the day's Groundnut range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Groundnut seed)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
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 6.1% below the period average, and just 15.0% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Indore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 9 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,266 |
| 10 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Gondal APMC | ₹8,080 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Groundnut.
A spread of ₹3,500 (43.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Indore APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,049. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹9,625 | ₹9,625 | ₹9,625 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 14 Jul | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 | ₹9,150 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,450 | ₹9,450 | ₹9,450 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹9,011 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,011 |
| 19 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Groundnut was priced at this level in Indore 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.