Going by the latest APMC figures for 08 Aug 2026, Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Groundnut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.8% above the period average and just 5.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Groundnut rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Penukonda APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,330. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 08 Aug 2026, Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Groundnut. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.