In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Ragi(Finger Millet) was quoted at ₹3,438 per quintal in Vikkiravandi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Ragi(Finger Millet) Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,875
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,438
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRagi(Finger Millet) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Ragi(Finger Millet) is about 2.1% below the period average — just 14.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Ragi(Finger Millet) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pune APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Bengaluru APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 3 Bhimunipatnam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Madakasira APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Thirukovilur APMC | ₹3,663 |
| 6 Vaniyambadi APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 7 Hosadurga APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 8 Vikkiravandi APMC | ₹3,438 |
| 9 Manvi APMC | ₹3,305 |
| 10 Davangere APMC | ₹3,264 |
| 11 Honnali APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Thirupathur APMC | ₹3,075 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹2,425 (78.9%) 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, Ragi(Finger Millet) prices at Vikkiravandi APMC ranged between ₹2,789 and ₹4,019, with the average around ₹3,510. 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 Aug | ₹3,875 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,438 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,859 | ₹3,409 | ₹3,634 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,955 | ₹3,840 | ₹3,898 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,939 | ₹3,434 | ₹3,687 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,969 | ₹3,469 | ₹3,719 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,915 | ₹3,740 | ₹3,828 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,879 | ₹3,109 | ₹3,494 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,840 | ₹3,664 | ₹3,752 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,805 | ₹3,429 | ₹3,617 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,792 | ₹3,549 | ₹3,671 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,769 | ₹3,389 | ₹3,579 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,779 | ₹3,321 | ₹3,550 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,772 | ₹3,459 | ₹3,616 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,817 | ₹3,481 | ₹3,649 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,729 | ₹3,089 | ₹3,409 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,712 | ₹3,209 | ₹3,461 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,821 | ₹3,589 | ₹3,705 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,689 | ₹3,099 | ₹3,394 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,659 | ₹2,789 | ₹3,224 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,591 | ₹2,989 | ₹3,290 |
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 Ragi(Finger Millet), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Ragi(Finger Millet) changed hands at this rate in Vikkiravandi APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.