Across the reporting yards on 14 Oct 2026, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Grapes, clocking the day's best rate at ₹14,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityGrapes (Annabesahai)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Here's where today's Grapes rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.6% below the period average and just 12.5% short of 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
The table below lines up Grapes rates across the markets that reported on 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 3 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Grapes.
A spread of ₹3,750 (36.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Grapes prices at Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,222. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
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
Selling Grapes 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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Oct 2026, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.