In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Groundnut was quoted at ₹7,662 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Groundnut markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Groundnut Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,662
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityGroundnut (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Groundnut rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Groundnut is about 23.4% below the period average — just 48.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Groundnut rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bhopal APMC Leader | ₹13,750 |
| 2 Pandhurna APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 APMC Amarawati APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 4 Magroni APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Bhavnagar APMC | ₹9,375 |
| 8 Modasa APMC | ₹9,330 |
| 9 Himatnagar APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 10 Modasa(Tintoi) APMC | ₹9,125 |
| 11 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹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 Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,008. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,662 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,899 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,204 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,458 | ₹14,882 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,350 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,329 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹10,084 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,684 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,350 | ₹9,350 | ₹9,350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹14,952 | ₹14,952 | ₹14,952 |
| 26 Aug | ₹10,700 | ₹10,700 | ₹10,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹7,833 | ₹7,833 | ₹7,833 |
| 24 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,148 | ₹14,655 |
| 23 Aug | ₹14,721 | ₹14,721 | ₹14,721 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,933 | ₹10,933 | ₹10,933 |
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
The headline Groundnut rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
To wrap up, Varanasi APMC logged this Groundnut rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.