Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Mashrooms was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in SMY Palampur APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMashrooms (Mashrooms)
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.
Right now Mashrooms is about 7.6% above the period average — just 7.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Mashrooms rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Palampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 7 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 10 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
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 ₹7,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mashrooms matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Mashrooms prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹17,188. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,500 | ₹19,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Mashrooms, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Mashrooms changed hands at this rate in SMY Palampur APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.