Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Groundnut is about 3.0% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% 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
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Thattanchavady APMC | ₹9,461 |
| 5 Kurnool APMC | ₹9,186 |
| 6 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Challakere APMC | ₹8,663 |
| 9 Palanpur APMC | ₹8,630 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Himatnagar APMC | ₹8,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹1,100 (13.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Groundnut matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Groundnut prices at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,219. 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 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.