Going by the latest APMC figures for 16 Aug 2026, Thodupuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Grapes, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,700 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Grapes today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Thodupuzha Market APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,700
- Lowest Price Today₹17,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityGrapes (Green)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 18.0% above the period average and right at 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
Here's how Grapes rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thodupuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹17,700 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Vellore APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
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.
The ₹6,700 (60.9%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Grapes prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹9,500 and ₹17,700, with the average around ₹15,000. 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 Aug | ₹17,700 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹17,300 | ₹17,100 | ₹17,300 |
| 28 Jul | ₹16,400 | ₹16,200 | ₹16,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,800 | ₹14,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹14,900 | ₹14,700 | ₹14,900 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,700 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,700 |
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
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Thodupuzha Market APMC set the pace for Grapes. 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.