Across the reporting yards on 20 Oct 2026, Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pomegranate, clocking the day's best rate at ₹23,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityPomegranate (Pomogranate)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Pomegranate about 34.5% above the period average, and just 2.1% 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
The table below lines up Pomegranate rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,500 |
| 2 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Vellore RM APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,500 |
| 9 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 10 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 11 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
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.
At ₹3,500 (17.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Pomegranate matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Pomegranate prices at Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹17,472. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC was the market to beat for Pomegranate on 20 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.