With the 24 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Groundnut was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Big (With Shell))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Groundnut about 23.3% 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
Here's how Groundnut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 24 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 APMC HALVAD APMC | ₹8,550 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kamalapuram APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 12 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
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 ₹1,250 (15.2%) 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 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,706. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Groundnut was priced at this level in Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 24 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.