With the 12 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Ginger(Green) was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityGinger(Green) (Other)
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.
This puts Ginger(Green) about 5.6% below the period average, and just 45.8% 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
Here's how Ginger(Green) rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kuttoor Market APMC Leader | ₹29,800 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,300 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,200 |
| 7 Karimangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 10 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
| 11 Arani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
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 ₹7,800 (35.5%) 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(Green) prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,888. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,009 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,471 |
| 19 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Before carting Ginger(Green) to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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: Varanasi APMC reported Ginger(Green) at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.