Based on what the markets reported on 16 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹14,500 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Pomegranate Price
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₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Pomegranate is about 22.7% below the period average — just 39.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Pomegranate rates across active mandis for 16 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 5 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,250 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹7,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pomegranate fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,770. 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 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
Selling Pomegranate well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pomegranate changed hands at this rate in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.