As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Oct 2026, Mushroom was quoted at ₹13,000 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Kathua (F&V) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMushroom (Mushroom)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.0% above the period average and just 13.3% 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 Mushroom rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) 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 Andipatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 6 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mushroom.
At ₹5,500 (22.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Mushroom matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
054-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 4 days, Mushroom prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹12,750. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,500 |
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 Mushroom, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kathua (F&V) APMC posted this Mushroom rate on 17 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.