With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Umariya APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kutki, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,100 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Kutki today.
01What's Behind Today's Kutki Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,100
- Lowest Price Today₹8,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityKutki (Kutki)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.6% above the period average and just 4.7% 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
The table below lines up Kutki rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Umariya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Umariya APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Krishi Upaj Mandi Samiti Bichhiya APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Mandla APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Shahpura APMC | ₹7,218 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Kutki.
At ₹882 (12.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Kutki matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Kutki prices at Umariya APMC ranged between ₹5,995 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹7,743. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 15 Jul | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,100 | ₹5,995 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,300 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 29 Jun | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 26 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 21 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 | ₹8,050 |
| 19 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Kutki, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Umariya APMC set the pace for Kutki. 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.