In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Ginger(Dry) was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in Medinipur(West) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Ginger(Dry) range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Ginger(Dry) Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityGinger(Dry) (Dry)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 50.7% below the period average and just 62.2% 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
The table below lines up Ginger(Dry) rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Medinipur(West) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hansi APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Medinipur(West) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Shahabad APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Garh Shankar APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Kailaras APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,000 (133.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Dry) prices at Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,802. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
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 Ginger(Dry) rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Medinipur(West) APMC posted this Ginger(Dry) rate on 20 Oct 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.