In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Sirhind APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Sirhind APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 2.5% below the period average and just 44.1% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sirhind APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 9 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 11 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (17.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Sirhind APMC ranged between ₹5,200 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹9,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,020 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
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
Net-net, Sirhind APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.