As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Patiala APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Pomegranate Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹13,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pomegranate about 53.5% above the period average, and just 6.7% 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 Pomegranate rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Patiala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 7 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Vellore RM APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (17.9%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Patiala APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹9,118. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
For Pomegranate, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Patiala APMC reported Pomegranate at this level on 16 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.