As fresh arrivals settled on 17 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹17,500 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (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.
Today's rate is about 2.3% 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
This table ranks Pomegranate rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,500 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,250 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pomegranate.
That ₹6,500 (36.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pomegranate fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Pomegranate prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹17,917. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
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 Pomegranate 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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, SMY Rohroo APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 17 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.