In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Aug 2026, Snakeguard was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Snakeguard Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommoditySnakeguard (Snakeguard)
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.
At this level, Snakeguard is about 14.3% above the period average, sitting just 10.0% 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
Here's how Snakeguard rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 3 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 6 Gingee(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 7 Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,850 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 9 Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Tiruchengode APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Snakeguard.
The ₹750 (15.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Snakeguard prices at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,050 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
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 Snakeguard, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Snakeguard stood at Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.