In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Damnagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Guar, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Guar leader.
01What Put Damnagar APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGuar (Gwar)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.4% above the period average and just 16.7% 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
Here's how Guar rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Damnagar APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Hansi APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 4 Chattrapati Sambhajinagar APMC | ₹3,250 |
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.
At ₹4,250 (130.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Guar matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Guar prices at Damnagar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,709. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Before carting Guar to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Damnagar APMC set the pace for Guar. 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.