With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Grapes was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Grapes Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityGrapes (Annabesahai)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Grapes about 12.5% below the period average, and just 25.0% 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
The table below lines up Grapes rates across the markets that reported on 19 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 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Gohana APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 4 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
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.
That ₹4,000 (36.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Grapes fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Grapes prices at Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,714. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Grapes, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Grapes at this level on 19 Oct 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.