In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, North Paravur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Mint(Pudina), clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Mint(Pudina) Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityMint(Pudina) (Mint(Pudina))
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Mint(Pudina) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.7% above the period average and just 5.0% 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
Here's how Mint(Pudina) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 8 Vengamedu(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 9 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Velayuthampalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mint(Pudina).
At ₹3,500 (58.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mint(Pudina) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Mint(Pudina) prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,438. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Mint(Pudina) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, North Paravur Market APMC set the pace for Mint(Pudina). 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.