As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Grapes was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in Chala Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Grapes yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Grapes Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Grapes arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityGrapes (Black)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Grapes rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Grapes about 54.5% above the period average, and just 5.3% 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
This table ranks Grapes rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 3 Hansi APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Gohana APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Grapes.
At ₹6,500 (56.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Grapes matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Grapes prices at Chala Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹19,000, with the average around ₹11,647. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹14,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Grapes, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Grapes was priced at this level in Chala Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.