As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Snakeguard, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Snakeguard today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Snakeguard Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommoditySnakeguard (Snakeguard)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 59.7% above the period average and just 5.6% 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,750 (78.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Snakeguard prices at Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,324. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,150 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Snakeguard 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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.