Today's Groundnut Mandi Price — Kolar, Karnataka
Mulbagal APMC · 17 September 2026
Today's Modal Price
Mulbagal APMC · 17 September 2026
Groundnut Mandi Price
₹5,800
About ₹58/kg
₹5,000
₹6,000
₹73-93/kg
Today's Mandi Update
Kolar, Karnataka · 11 mandis reporting
Today the price of Groundnut at Mulbagal APMC mandi (Kolar, Karnataka) is ₹5,800/quintal, or about ₹58/kg. Today's price ranged from ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 per quintal, ₹800 higher than yesterday. Across Karnataka, Groundnut is selling today from ₹5,000 (Bengaluru APMC) to ₹8,162 (Ramdurga APMC), across 11 mandis. Over the last 30 days the average price was ₹5,067/quintal, with a high of ₹5,800 and a low of ₹4,400/quintal. This mandi price is the wholesale rate — the actual retail price is usually 25–60% higher, around ₹73–₹93/kg. All prices come from the daily bulletins of the Government of India's Agmarknet and eNAM portals and are updated every evening.
Last 30 Days Trend
Over the last 30 days, the price of Groundnut at Mulbagal APMC ranged between ₹4,400–₹5,800 per quintal. It touched its monthly high on 17 September 2026. Prices have moved up and down somewhat in recent days.
Weekly Summary
Monthly Summary
Groundnut Price per Kg, Quintal and Tonne
Farmers and buyers don't always think in quintals, so today's modal price of ₹5,800/quintal is converted into the quantities in which deals are usually made.
| Quantity | Today's Price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | ₹58 |
| 5 kg | ₹290 |
| 10 kg | ₹580 |
| 20 kg (crate) | ₹1,160 |
| 50 kg | ₹2,900 |
| 1 quintal (100 kg) | ₹5,800 |
| 1 tonne (1,000 kg) | ₹58,000 |
Today's Price at Mulbagal APMC vs. the Last 30 Days
Today's modal price is ₹800/quintal higher than yesterday, and ₹733 above the 30-day average of ₹5,067/quintal. This month's highest price was ₹5,800/quintal and the lowest was ₹4,400/quintal.
Change from Yesterday
₹800 ▲
30-Day Average
₹5,067
Month's High
₹5,800
Month's Low
₹4,400
Price History for Recent Days
Below are the day-wise minimum, maximum and modal prices of Groundnut for the past few days, so you can track daily price changes.
| Date | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 September 2026 | ₹5,800 | ₹800 |
| 15 September 2026 | ₹5,000 | ₹600 |
| 4 September 2026 | ₹4,400 | — |
Groundnut Prices Across Karnataka Today
Today Groundnut is being sold in 11 mandis across Karnataka. The highest price of ₹8,162/quintal was recorded at Ramdurga APMC, Belagavi, and the lowest price of ₹5,000/quintal at Bengaluru APMC, Bengaluru. The average price across reporting mandis in the state is about ₹6,993/quintal.
Full Mandi List for Karnataka
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| Crop | Mandi (APMC) | Modal Price ₹ | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut | APMC Hubballi | ₹8,060 | ₹2,483 |
| Groundnut | Mulbagal APMC | ₹5,800 | ₹800 |
| Groundnut | Gangavathi APMC | ₹7,048 | — |
| Groundnut | Vijayapura APMC | ₹7,509 | — |
| Groundnut | Gadag APMC | ₹7,485 | ₹659 |
| Groundnut | Davangere APMC | ₹7,862 | — |
| Groundnut | Laxmeshwar APMC | ₹6,839 | — |
| Groundnut | Ramdurga APMC | ₹8,229 | — |
| Groundnut | Raichur APMC | ₹5,305 | ₹1,344 |
| Groundnut | Mulbagal APMC | ₹5,000 | ₹600 |
| Groundnut | Raichur APMC | ₹6,649 | ₹128 |
| Groundnut | Savanur APMC | ₹7,138 | ₹4 |
| Groundnut | Raichur APMC | ₹6,777 | — |
| Groundnut | Savanur APMC | ₹7,134 | — |
| Groundnut | APMC Hubballi | ₹5,577 | — |
| Groundnut | Mulbagal APMC | ₹4,400 | — |
| Groundnut | Koppal APMC | ₹6,557 | — |
| Groundnut | Challakere APMC | ₹8,764 | — |
| Groundnut | Ballari APMC | ₹6,059 | — |
| Groundnut | Gadag APMC | ₹8,144 | — |
Wholesale vs. Retail: The Real Price of Groundnut in Kolar
This price of ₹58/kg is the mandi's wholesale modal price — the rate at which most deals happened in the mandi. It is not the price you pay at a vegetable market, grocery shop or quick-commerce app.
On its way from the mandi to your home, produce usually passes through a commission agent, a wholesaler and a retailer, with margins, loading, packing, transport and 8–15% wastage added at each stage. As a general rule, retail prices run 25–60% above the mandi modal price. So at today's ₹58/kg, the retail price in Kolar is expected to be about ₹73–₹93/kg, and it can be even higher on quick-commerce apps.
If you are a bulk buyer — a hotel, canteen, food processor or FPO — the mandi price is your starting point for negotiation, not your final cost.
Main Factors Behind Groundnut Price Changes
1. Arrivals (supply)
Prices soften when arrivals are high, and climb quickly as soon as arrivals drop.
2. Weather and crop cycle
When rain or a heatwave suddenly cuts arrivals, prices jump sharply.
3. Quality and grade
A-grade, uniformly sized Groundnut can fetch a much higher price than a mixed lot.
4. Transport and fuel costs
Diesel prices and distance to the mandi directly affect a truck's landed cost and the final price.
5. Demand nearby
When demand rises in neighbouring cities and mandis, local prices get pulled up too.
6. MSP (Minimum Support Price)
Groundnut is covered by the Minimum Support Price (MSP), a floor rate set by the government — although the daily mandi price can still move above or below it.
Seasonal Price Pattern for Groundnut
Based on the typical crop-cycle trend — expect some variation each year
Prices highest
Before sowing (lean season)
Prices softest
Right after harvest
Oilseed prices are softest right after harvest and are also strongly influenced by edible oil import prices and international rates.
Farmer's Net Realisation Calculator
Estimate the money you take home from the mandi price
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The mandi price is a gross price. The amount the farmer takes home after commission, market fee, loading, packing and transport is shown below.
Estimated Take-Home Amount
₹53,680
Net per Quintal
₹5,368
Total Deductions
₹4,320
7% of gross
Gross Value
₹58,000
Quantity
10 quintal
Full Deduction Breakdown
Deduction rates are estimates and vary by mandi, crop and season. Confirm the exact market fee and HRDF with your state agricultural marketing board and commission agent.
Groundnut Price Difference by Grade
On Agmarknet most deals are recorded under the general variety ("Other"), which hides the real difference at the gate. In practice, uniformly sized, fresh A-grade produce fetches more than the modal price, while mixed, old or blemished produce sells for less. Sorting and grading before the auction is the cheapest way to move up the day's price range.
| Grade / Variety | Difference from Modal Price |
|---|---|
| A-grade | +₹200 to +₹500 |
| Standard / Other | Around the modal price |
| Desi / local variety | −₹100 to −₹300 |
| B-grade / mixed | −₹300 to −₹600 |
About Mulbagal APMC Mandi
- Mandi
- Mulbagal APMC
- Regulator
- Karnataka State Agricultural Marketing Board
- District
- Kolar
- State
- Karnataka
- Usual Auction Hours
- Early morning, usually 6:00–11:00 am
Other mandis in Kolar: Bangarpet APMC, Bhagepalli APMC, Chickkaballapura APMC, Chintamani APMC, Gowribidanoor APMC, Kolar APMC, Malur APMC, Mulabagilu APMC, Srinivasapur APMC
How to Sell Groundnut at Mulbagal APMC
- 1Reach the mandi before the auction starts and unload your produce.
- 2Arrange the produce by grade at the assigned platform spot.
- 3Register your lot with a licensed commission agent (arhtiya).
- 4Take part in the open auction and try to get the best price.
- 5Always collect the sale slip (parchi) showing weight, price and deductions.
Payment is settled through the commission agent. Carry ID and, if needed, land/produce documents, and check whether an eNAM electronic auction is running — it often brings in more buyers.
Today's Prices of Other Crops at Mulbagal APMC
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Data Source and Update Frequency
The mandi prices on this page come from the Government of India's Agmarknet (Directorate of Marketing and Inspection) and eNAM portals. Prices are updated on working days, usually between 6 and 10 pm after mandis report the day's auctions. No new data is recorded on public holidays or days with no trading at the mandi — gaps in the history table are non-trading days, not missing data. All prices are indicative wholesale prices; always confirm the price with the mandi before making a deal.