In the price report dated 18 Aug 2026, Satna APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lak(Teora), clocking the day's best rate at ₹3,275 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Satna APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,275
- Lowest Price Today₹3,135
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,275
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLak(Teora) (Tiwada)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.2% above the period average and just 45.6% 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
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 Satna APMC Leader | ₹3,275 |
| 2 Hanumana APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 3 Sagar APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 4 Mungeli APMC | ₹3,190 |
| 5 Udaipura APMC | ₹3,185 |
| 6 Kawardha APMC | ₹3,171 |
| 7 Bina APMC | ₹3,102 |
| 8 Ganjbasoda APMC | ₹3,100 |
| 9 Vidisha APMC | ₹3,030 |
| 10 Begamganj APMC | ₹2,915 |
| 11 Ramnagar APMC | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Silvani APMC | ₹2,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹375 (12.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lak(Teora) prices at Satna APMC ranged between ₹2,105 and ₹6,025, with the average around ₹3,236. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹3,275 | ₹3,135 | ₹3,275 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,155 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,155 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,280 | ₹2,835 | ₹3,275 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,285 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,280 | ₹2,945 | ₹3,280 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,260 | ₹3,060 | ₹3,260 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,335 | ₹3,005 | ₹3,265 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,505 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,505 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,220 | ₹2,915 | ₹3,220 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,325 | ₹2,605 | ₹3,160 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,245 | ₹3,030 | ₹3,245 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,405 | ₹3,055 | ₹3,055 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,335 | ₹2,955 | ₹3,335 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,380 | ₹2,995 | ₹3,095 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹2,105 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,295 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,295 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,535 | ₹2,505 | ₹3,275 |
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
For Lak(Teora), the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Satna APMC set the pace for Lak(Teora). 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.