In the mandi rate roundup for 23 Aug 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹12,400 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Lucknow APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,400
- Lowest Price Today₹12,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 25.0% above the period average and just 28.7% 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
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Lucknow APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹16,086 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹12,400 |
| 3 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Jhijhank APMC | ₹8,768 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Gudiyatham(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.
The ₹8,086 (101.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Groundnut prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹6,705 and ₹17,401, with the average around ₹9,917. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹17,401 | ₹17,401 | ₹17,401 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,235 | ₹7,120 | ₹9,682 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,483 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,233 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,220 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,833 | ₹6,705 | ₹7,314 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,925 |
| 26 Jul | ₹14,050 | ₹14,050 | ₹14,050 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,786 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,050 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,975 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 | ₹6,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,836 |
| 28 Jun | ₹13,350 | ₹13,350 | ₹13,350 |
| 26 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹12,381 | ₹12,381 | ₹12,381 |
| 19 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,592 |
| 18 Jun | ₹11,050 | ₹8,800 | ₹10,300 |
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
For Groundnut, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Lucknow APMC posted this Groundnut rate on 23 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.