Turning to the 22 Oct 2026 APMC board, SMY Palampur APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pomegranate, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What Put SMY Palampur APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pomegranate rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 18.7% above the period average and just 27.1% 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
The table below lines up Pomegranate rates across the markets that reported on 22 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Palampur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Palampur APMC Leader | ₹17,500 |
| 2 Gurgaon APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
At ₹10,000 (133.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pomegranate matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Pomegranate prices at SMY Palampur APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,746. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Oct 2026, SMY Palampur APMC set the pace for Pomegranate. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.