In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Sagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lak(Teora), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,225 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put Sagar APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,225
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,225
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLak(Teora) (Tiwada)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Lak(Teora) about 4.2% above the period average, and just 4.2% 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
This table ranks Lak(Teora) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sagar APMC Leader | ₹3,225 |
| 2 Hanumana APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 Mungeli APMC | ₹3,190 |
| 4 Udaipura APMC | ₹3,185 |
| 5 Kawardha APMC | ₹3,171 |
| 6 Bina APMC | ₹3,102 |
| 7 Vidisha APMC | ₹3,030 |
| 8 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹2,950 |
| 9 Begamganj APMC | ₹2,915 |
| 10 Ramnagar APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 11 Khurai APMC | ₹2,865 |
| 12 Pendraroad APMC | ₹2,800 |
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.
The ₹425 (15.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lak(Teora) prices at Sagar APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹3,365, with the average around ₹3,095. 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 | ₹3,225 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,225 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,165 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,165 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,255 | ₹2,920 | ₹3,150 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,230 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,950 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,195 | ₹2,780 | ₹3,195 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 | ₹2,760 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,895 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,860 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,285 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,340 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,280 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,350 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,280 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,350 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,310 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,295 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,360 | ₹3,155 | ₹3,305 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,310 | ₹2,915 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,330 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,285 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,330 | ₹2,950 | ₹3,150 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,330 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,295 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,365 | ₹2,995 | ₹3,330 |
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 Lak(Teora), 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: Sagar APMC was the market to beat for Lak(Teora) on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.