As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Saharanpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Groundnut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,100 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,100
- Lowest Price Today₹10,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
This puts Groundnut about 35.2% above the period average, and just 5.2% 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Saharanpur APMC Leader | ₹10,100 |
| 2 Lucknow APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,100 (26.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Groundnut prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹10,650, with the average around ₹7,469. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 | ₹10,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,130 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,070 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,650 | ₹10,650 | ₹10,650 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Saharanpur APMC was the market to beat for Groundnut on 18 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.