In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Kuttoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Rubber, clocking the day's best rate at ₹32,400 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Rubber Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹32,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,400
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityRubber (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Rubber about 18.4% above the period average, and just 11.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Rubber rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹32,400 |
| 2 Pulpally Market APMC | ₹26,900 |
| 3 Mananthavady Market APMC | ₹26,200 |
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.
At ₹6,200 (23.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Rubber matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Rubber prices at Kuttoor Market APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹36,500, with the average around ₹27,356. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹32,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹32,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹31,500 | ₹31,100 | ₹31,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹31,000 | ₹30,600 | ₹30,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹31,600 | ₹31,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹32,000 | ₹31,600 | ₹31,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹30,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹31,300 | ₹30,900 | ₹31,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹30,800 | ₹30,400 | ₹30,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹25,300 | ₹24,900 | ₹25,100 |
| 14 Jul | ₹27,500 | ₹27,100 | ₹27,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹36,500 | ₹36,100 | ₹36,300 |
| 09 Jul | ₹24,500 | ₹24,100 | ₹24,300 |
| 03 Jul | ₹23,000 | ₹22,600 | ₹22,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹17,600 | ₹17,200 | ₹17,400 |
| 27 Jun | ₹18,600 | ₹18,200 | ₹18,400 |
| 20 Jun | ₹18,500 | ₹18,100 | ₹18,300 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Rubber today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kuttoor Market APMC was the market to beat for Rubber on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.