In the day's wholesale-price digest for 31 Aug 2026, Kottayam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Snakeguard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,700 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Snakeguard Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,900
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommoditySnakeguard (Snakeguard)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Snakeguard is about 93.5% above the period average — just 2.9% 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 Snakeguard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 31 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹6,700 |
| 2 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 6 Chavakkad Market APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Thalasserry Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Siddipet(Rythu Bazar) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
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.
That ₹1,800 (36.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Snakeguard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Snakeguard prices at Kottayam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,900, with the average around ₹3,463. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,900 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 27 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Snakeguard yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Snakeguard found its strongest bid at Kottayam Market APMC on 31 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.