As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, Beetroot was quoted at ₹1,300 per quintal in Ludhiana APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Beetroot Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeetroot (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Beetroot about 34.4% above the period average, and just 27.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Beetroot rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ludhiana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,350 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 4 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,650 |
| 9 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Beetroot.
The ₹1,100 (14.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Beetroot prices at Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹1,800, with the average around ₹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 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
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
The headline Beetroot rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Ludhiana APMC reported Beetroot at this level on 18 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.