Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹18,000 per quintal in SMY Palampur 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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 23.2% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Pomegranate prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,606. 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 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Pomegranate, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Pomegranate traded at this rate in SMY Palampur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.