As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Oct 2026, Pomegranate was quoted at ₹23,000 per quintal in Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pomegranate Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 26.5% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Pomegranate rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹24,000 |
| 2 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 3 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Vellore RM APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,000 (26.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pomegranate fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pomegranate prices at Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹23,000, with the average around ₹18,182. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Pomegranate yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Pomegranate rate on 21 Oct 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.