As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Ladies Finger was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Chintamani APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ladies Finger Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLadies Finger (Ladies Finger)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Ladies Finger rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Ladies Finger about 1.3% below the period average, and just 33.3% 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 Ladies Finger rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RYTHU BAZAR FALAKNUMA APMC Leader | ₹3,500 |
| 2 Narasinghpur APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 3 Vanasthalipuram,RBZ APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 4 Kukatpally,RBZ APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 5 Binny Mill (FF&V) Bengaluru APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 6 Jhargram APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 7 Ramanagara APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 8 Hospet APMC | ₹2,800 |
| 9 Doddaballapur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Channapatna APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Kadur APMC | ₹2,378 |
| 12 Chamarajanagar APMC | ₹2,300 |
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 ₹1,200 (52.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ladies Finger matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ladies Finger prices at Chintamani APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,026. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Ladies Finger, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
The takeaway: Chintamani APMC reported Ladies Finger at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.