Turning to the 17 Oct 2026 APMC board, Groundnut was quoted at ₹5,300 per quintal in Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.0% below the period average and just 18.5% 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 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bhopal APMC Leader | ₹13,750 |
| 2 Pandhurna APMC | ₹12,325 |
| 3 APMC Amarawati APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 4 Magroni APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Modasa APMC | ₹9,330 |
| 8 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 9 Modasa(Tintoi) APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹4,750 (52.8%) 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 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹5,406. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,350 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Groundnut yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Oct 2026, Groundnut traded at this rate in Nagapattinam(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.