In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 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. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Lotus Sticks.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Lotus Sticks Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,750
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityLotus Sticks (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Lotus Sticks is about 18.2% above the period average, sitting just 32.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 ₹4,020. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Lotus Sticks well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, APMC Azadpur APMC led Lotus Sticks on 18 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.