In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Groundnut is about 5.4% below the period average, sitting just 10.7% 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 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Powayan APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 4 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Jhijhank APMC | ₹8,768 |
| 6 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Kurnool APMC | ₹8,016 |
| 11 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (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.
At ₹1,500 (18.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Groundnut matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Groundnut prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,610. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 09 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 07 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 06 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 05 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
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
To sum up, this was the Groundnut rate at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.