As the 19 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.0% above the period average and just 6.3% 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
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pandhurna APMC Leader | ₹11,900 |
| 2 Barabanki APMC | ₹11,063 |
| 3 APMC Amarawati APMC | ₹10,900 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Bhavnagar APMC | ₹9,452 |
| 6 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 7 Modasa APMC | ₹9,270 |
| 8 APMC Katol APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 9 Modasa(Tintoi) APMC | ₹9,025 |
| 10 Varanasi APMC | ₹9,014 |
| 11 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹2,900 (32.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Groundnut prices at Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,211. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹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
The day's best Groundnut rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Groundnut traded at this rate in Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.