In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Groundnut markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- 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.
At this level, Groundnut is about 18.7% above the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chengam(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 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Groundnut.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Groundnut prices at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,584. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
| 17 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 |
| 13 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 12 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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Oct 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.