Reading today's price tape for 18 Aug 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Pomegranate yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Pomegranate is about 19.5% below the period average — just 37.5% 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 18 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 | ₹20,500 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 11 SMY Rohroo APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(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.
The ₹7,000 (40.0%) 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 ₹18,643. 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 | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Pomegranate changed hands at this rate in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.