Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Snakeguard was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Parakkodu Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Parakkodu Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySnakeguard (Snakeguard)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Snakeguard is about 12.2% above the period average, sitting just 15.4% 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
The table below lines up Snakeguard rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Parakkodu Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Snakeguard.
That ₹2,800 (56.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Snakeguard fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Snakeguard prices at Parakkodu Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,900. 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 | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Jun | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
To sum up, this was the Snakeguard rate at Parakkodu Market APMC on 17 Aug 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.