In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹8,542 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Groundnut yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Groundnut Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,542
- Lowest Price Today₹8,542
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,542
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 15.9% below the period average, sitting just 35.3% 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
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.
The ₹4,750 (52.8%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Groundnut prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹13,200, with the average around ₹10,151. 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 | ₹8,542 | ₹8,542 | ₹8,542 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 | ₹11,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,900 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,625 |
| 13 Oct | ₹11,931 | ₹10,086 | ₹10,964 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,575 | ₹7,453 | ₹7,738 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,750 | ₹7,501 | ₹7,617 |
| 01 Sep | ₹13,090 | ₹13,090 | ₹13,090 |
| 31 Aug | ₹12,300 | ₹10,800 | ₹11,550 |
| 29 Aug | ₹13,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹10,730 |
| 27 Aug | ₹13,090 | ₹13,090 | ₹13,090 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,520 | ₹11,520 | ₹11,520 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,250 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,225 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,834 | ₹7,600 | ₹10,970 |
| 28 Jul | ₹13,125 | ₹12,564 | ₹12,857 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Groundnut stood at Prayagraj 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.