Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Aug 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pomegranate, clocking the day's best rate at ₹24,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Pomegranate today.
01What's Behind Today's Pomegranate Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹24,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Pomegranate is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 2.0% 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
This table ranks Pomegranate rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,500 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 5 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,250 |
| 11 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,500 |
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 ₹7,000 (40.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Pomegranate prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹19,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹24,154. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹24,500 | ₹24,750 |
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
When picking where to sell Pomegranate, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Pomegranate on 16 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.