In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Amla(Nelli Kai) was quoted at ₹9,750 per quintal in Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amla(Nelli Kai) Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmla(Nelli Kai) (Amla)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Amla(Nelli Kai) is about 22.4% above the period average, sitting just 18.8% 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
This table ranks Amla(Nelli Kai) rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Perampet(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,750 |
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.
The ₹3,250 (33.3%) 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, Amla(Nelli Kai) prices at Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹7,967. 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 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,500 | ₹10,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,500 | ₹11,750 |
| 06 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,750 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Amla(Nelli Kai) yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Amla(Nelli Kai) rate at Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 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.