Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹17,250 per quintal in Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Green Ginger)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 6.7% below the period average, sitting just 28.1% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹27,000 |
| 2 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 3 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,400 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 7 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
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 ₹5,500 (25.6%) 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(Green) prices at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,484. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,250 |
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
Selling Ginger(Green) well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Ginger(Green) rate at Melapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.