As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 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. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 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.
This puts Groundnut about 2.9% above the period average, and just 5.0% 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
This table ranks Groundnut rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Guntakal APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 11 Pugal Road Grain APMC | ₹8,052 |
| 12 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.
A spread of ₹1,500 (18.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹9,228. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Groundnut to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Groundnut on 17 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.