In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹20,750 per quintal in RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,500
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Pomegranate rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 22.1% above the period average and just 11.7% 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 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 7 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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.
The ₹6,000 (31.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Pomegranate prices at RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹23,500, with the average around ₹16,992. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹23,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹23,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹23,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
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
The day's best Pomegranate rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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, RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 18 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.