In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Guar was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Khed(Chakan) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Khed(Chakan) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGuar (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Guar about 18.7% above the period average, and just 31.3% 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 Guar rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Himatnagar(Veg.Market Himatnagar) APMC Leader | ₹10,350 |
| 2 Mansa(Manas Veg Yard) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Panvel APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Damnagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Deesa(Deesa Veg Yard) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kalyan APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Navsari APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Junnar(Otur) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Porbandar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Nagpur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Guar.
At ₹2,850 (38.0%), 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 Khed(Chakan) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,632. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Guar 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
In a nutshell, Guar was priced at this level in Khed(Chakan) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.