In today's crop-price rundown for 21 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. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put North Paravur Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityMint(Pudina) (Mint(Pudina))
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.
Today's rate is about 0.6% 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
The table below lines up Mint(Pudina) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where North Paravur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Dahod(Veg. Market) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mint(Pudina).
A spread of ₹3,750 (65.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Mint(Pudina) prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹9,442. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Mint(Pudina) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 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.