In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, APMC Azadpur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Lotus Sticks, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,750 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put APMC Azadpur APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityLotus Sticks (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 18.8% above the period average and just 32.1% 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Lotus Sticks prices at APMC Azadpur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,999. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Lotus Sticks rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, APMC Azadpur APMC set the pace for Lotus Sticks. 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.