In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Guar was quoted at ₹5,860 per quintal in Padampur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Guar Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,860
- Lowest Price Today₹5,860
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,860
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGuar (Gwar)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Guar rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Guar is about 7.3% above the period average, sitting right at 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
This table ranks Guar rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Porbandar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Junnar(Otur) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Nagpur APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Morbi APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
That ₹2,850 (38.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Guar fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Guar prices at Padampur APMC ranged between ₹4,700 and ₹5,860, with the average around ₹5,460. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹5,860 | ₹5,860 | ₹5,860 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,676 | ₹5,350 | ₹5,655 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,771 | ₹5,771 | ₹5,771 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,725 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,725 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,290 | ₹5,290 | ₹5,290 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,411 | ₹5,411 | ₹5,411 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,533 | ₹5,431 | ₹5,533 |
| 14 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 |
| 11 Jul | ₹5,601 | ₹5,601 | ₹5,601 |
| 10 Jul | ₹5,591 | ₹5,250 | ₹5,591 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,589 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,411 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 | ₹5,631 |
| 06 Jul | ₹5,486 | ₹5,486 | ₹5,486 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,481 | ₹5,426 | ₹5,481 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,361 | ₹5,361 | ₹5,361 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,316 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,211 |
| 30 Jun | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,386 | ₹5,386 | ₹5,386 |
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Guar stood at Padampur APMC on 18 Aug 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.