Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹7,100 per quintal in Patiala APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pomegranate arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 14.1% below the period average and just 29.0% 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
Here's how Pomegranate rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 PMY Dhalli Shimla APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 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.
A spread of ₹6,500 (36.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,267. 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 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 20 Jul | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹8,700 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pomegranate today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Patiala APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 18 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.