In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹19,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pomegranate about 0.9% below the period average, and just 11.4% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 7 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Vellore RM APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 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 ₹5,500 (28.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Pomegranate prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹22,000, with the average around ₹19,678. 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 | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹21,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Pomegranate, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In a nutshell, Pomegranate was priced at this level in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.