Pulling together the 18 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Mushroom was quoted at ₹15,500 per quintal in Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Mushroom Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityMushroom (Mushroom)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Mushroom is about 8.0% above the period average, sitting just 3.1% short of 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 Mushroom rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 9 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Mushroom.
The ₹5,000 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Mushroom prices at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,356. 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 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,600 | ₹13,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,300 | ₹13,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,600 | ₹15,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Mushroom, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Mushroom rate at Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.