Here's the 18 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Grapes was quoted at ₹7,400 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Grapes range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Grapes Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityGrapes (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Grapes is about 46.2% above the period average — just 1.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Grapes rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 Parimpore Srinagar (F&V) APMC | ₹25,700 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 4 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹21,250 (188.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Grapes prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,300 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,063. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 17 Jun | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
Before carting Grapes 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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kottakkal Market APMC logged this Grapes rate on 18 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.