Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Beetroot was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Beetroot range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Beetroot arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityBeetroot (Beetroot)
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.
Today's rate is about 8.5% above the period average and just 35.0% 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
Here's how Beetroot rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Tiruppur (South) (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Karur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,650 |
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 ₹2,350 (30.7%) 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 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,990. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Selling Beetroot well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Beetroot rate on 16 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.