As the 18 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Jasmine, clocking the day's best rate at ₹1,20,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Jasmine board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Jasmine Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityJasmine (Jasmine)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Jasmine rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 79.3% 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 Jasmine rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹1,20,000 |
| 2 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹85,000 |
| 3 Tindivanam RM APMC | ₹80,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹70,000 |
| 5 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹67,500 |
| 6 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹60,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹60,000 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹59,000 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹55,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹50,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹45,000 |
| 12 Namakkal(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Jasmine.
A spread of ₹92,500 (336.4%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Jasmine prices at Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹36,000 and ₹1,20,000, with the average around ₹66,933. 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 Oct | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,20,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹90,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹54,000 | ₹54,000 | ₹54,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 | ₹72,000 |
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
The day's best Jasmine rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 18 Oct 2026, Ranipettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Jasmine. 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.