With the 17 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Kuttoor Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Snakeguard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,800 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Snakeguard Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySnakeguard (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Snakeguard rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.8% above the period average and just 2.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Snakeguard rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Parakkodu Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 8 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹5,100 |
| 9 Tiruvallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Neeleswaram Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,800 (56.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Snakeguard prices at Kuttoor Market APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,446. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
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
Before carting Snakeguard to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Kuttoor Market APMC set the pace for Snakeguard. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.