Pulling together the 17 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Mushroom was quoted at ₹26,250 per quintal in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Mushroom Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹27,500
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityMushroom (Mushroom)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Mushroom is about 6.5% above the period average, sitting just 12.5% 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
This table ranks Mushroom rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,250 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(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.
A spread of ₹5,500 (22.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Mushroom prices at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹22,500 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹24,643. 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 | ₹27,500 | ₹25,000 | ₹26,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹22,500 | ₹23,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹30,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹27,500 |
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
Selling Mushroom well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Mushroom rate at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 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.