Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹17,250 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,500
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Pomegranate is about 19.8% below the period average — just 28.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Pomegranate rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,000 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,250 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Pomegranate.
A spread of ₹8,000 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹21,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,250 |
| 20 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 15 Aug | ₹18,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 06 Aug | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
Before carting Pomegranate to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pomegranate changed hands at this rate in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.