With the 23 Aug 2026 auctions now in, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pomegranate, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
When a yard sits on top, it often means quality lots and active bidders showed up together.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date23 Aug 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 3.0% below the period average, and just 27.8% 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
This table ranks Pomegranate rates across active mandis for 23 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Gurgaon APMC | ₹6,000 |
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 ₹500 (8.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pomegranate fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Pomegranate prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹6,700. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
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, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: SMY Bhuntar APMC was the market to beat for Pomegranate on 23 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.