Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mashrooms, clocking the day's best rate at ₹30,000 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Mashrooms.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Mashrooms Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹30,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹30,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityMashrooms (Mashrooms)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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, Mashrooms is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Mashrooms rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 4 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,250 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 8 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,750 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(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 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹28,492. 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 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
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
For Mashrooms, 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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Mashrooms 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.