In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Kalimpong APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ginger(Dry), clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kalimpong APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,400
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,200
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Dry) (Big/Thick)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Ginger(Dry) about 11.8% above the period average, and just 1.4% 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 Ginger(Dry) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kalimpong APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kalimpong APMC Leader | ₹14,200 |
| 2 Shikaripura APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Fazilka APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 4 Bolpur APMC | ₹11,900 |
| 5 Shillong APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 7 Hansi APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Shahabad APMC | ₹8,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,200 (77.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Ginger(Dry) prices at Kalimpong APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹14,400, with the average around ₹12,700. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹14,400 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,400 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,400 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹13,400 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,400 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,400 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 29 Jul | ₹13,400 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 15 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Ginger(Dry) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Kalimpong APMC was the market to beat for Ginger(Dry) on 21 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.