In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Coconut was quoted at ₹5,550 per quintal in Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,550
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityCoconut (Coconut)
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.
Right now Coconut is about 5.1% above the period average — just 7.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Coconut rates across active mandis for 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Honnali APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Razole APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 3 Nagaram APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 4 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Keelpennathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Coconut.
That ₹11,200 (164.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Coconut fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Coconut prices at Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,281. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,450 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,450 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,450 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 09 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
Before carting Coconut to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 wrap up, Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Coconut rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.