Across the reporting yards on 24 Aug 2026, Banthara APMC stood at the front of the pack for Groundnut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,969 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Banthara APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,086
- Lowest Price Today₹15,776
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,969
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.7% above the period average and just 20.2% 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 24 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Banthara APMC Leader | ₹15,969 |
| 2 Varanasi APMC | ₹14,655 |
| 3 Barabanki APMC | ₹11,235 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kalyandurg APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 8 Bapatla APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Guntakal APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Cuddalore(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.
That ₹7,969 (99.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Groundnut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Banthara APMC ranged between ₹9,043 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹15,709. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹18,086 | ₹15,776 | ₹15,969 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,070 | ₹15,070 | ₹15,070 |
| 08 Aug | ₹13,967 | ₹13,967 | ₹13,967 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,353 | ₹14,045 | ₹15,059 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,392 | ₹15,776 | ₹15,910 |
| 26 Jul | ₹18,086 | ₹9,043 | ₹15,912 |
| 21 Jul | ₹19,540 | ₹15,960 | ₹17,168 |
| 18 Jul | ₹14,286 | ₹13,913 | ₹13,939 |
| 07 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹13,596 | ₹13,596 | ₹13,596 |
| 05 Jul | ₹15,423 | ₹15,423 | ₹15,423 |
| 30 Jun | ₹14,250 | ₹13,681 | ₹13,793 |
| 27 Jun | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹15,901 | ₹15,776 | ₹15,852 |
| 25 Jun | ₹15,000 | ₹10,690 | ₹14,707 |
| 20 Jun | ₹19,693 | ₹19,693 | ₹19,693 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Groundnut today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 24 Aug 2026, Banthara APMC set the pace for Groundnut. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.