With the 12 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Kathua (F&V) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Guava, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Kathua (F&V) APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityGuava (Guava)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Guava rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 35.9% above the period average and just 7.1% 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 Guava rates across the markets that reported on 12 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kathua (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Manapparai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Vellore APMC | ₹7,500 |
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 ₹5,500 (73.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Guava fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Guava prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹90 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹9,563. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹90 | ₹10,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Guava yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Kathua (F&V) APMC set the pace for Guava. 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.