Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Ginger(Green) Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Ginger(Green) is about 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 43.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Ginger(Green) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,500 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,400 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 5 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 11 Thirupathur APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
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.
That ₹7,500 (37.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Ginger(Green) fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ginger(Green) prices at Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹29,000, with the average around ₹17,133. 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 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 29 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
When picking where to sell Ginger(Green), balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Ginger(Green) rate at Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.