Looking at how the yards traded on 17 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Ajmer(F&V) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Pomegranate Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
At this level, Pomegranate is about 8.5% below the period average, sitting just 42.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pomegranate rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,500 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,250 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
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.
At ₹6,500 (36.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pomegranate matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Pomegranate prices at Ajmer(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹8,195. 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 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹8,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹7,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹600 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Jun | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pomegranate today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pomegranate stood at Ajmer(F&V) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.