In the price report dated 26 Aug 2026, Medinipur(West) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ginger(Dry), clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,500 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Ginger(Dry), making it the day's standout.
01What Put Medinipur(West) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Dry) (Dry)
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 20.1% above the period average and just 8.3% 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 26 Aug 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 Medinipur(West) APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 Shillong APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Hansi APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Gadarwara(F&V) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kailaras APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Shahabad APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Garh Shankar APMC | ₹7,200 |
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 ₹9,300 (129.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Dry) prices at Medinipur(West) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹13,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
The day's best Ginger(Dry) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 26 Aug 2026, Medinipur(West) APMC set the pace for Ginger(Dry). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.