With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹20,000 per quintal in Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Pomegranate yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What's Behind Today's Pomegranate Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹20,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 23.1% 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
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 Vellore APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 12 SMY Rohroo 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹19,903. 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 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹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
Selling Pomegranate well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 18 Aug 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.