In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹14,500 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Pomegranate markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Pomegranate arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pomegranate about 22.5% below the period average, and just 39.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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.
The ₹6,500 (36.1%) 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 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹18,702. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Pomegranate was priced at this level in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.