In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Aug 2026, Pune APMC stood at the front of the pack for Ragi(Finger Millet), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Ragi(Finger Millet) board.
01What Put Pune APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityRagi(Finger Millet) (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 1.7% above the period average and just 3.4% 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
The table below lines up Ragi(Finger Millet) rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pune APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pune APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Bhimunipatnam APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Thattanchavady APMC | ₹3,894 |
| 4 Cuddalore APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 5 Chamarajanagar APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 6 Honnali APMC | ₹3,200 |
| 7 Kottur APMC | ₹3,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Ragi(Finger Millet).
At ₹2,500 (80.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Ragi(Finger Millet) matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Ragi(Finger Millet) prices at Pune APMC ranged between ₹5,100 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹5,508. 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 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,650 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
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
The day's best Ragi(Finger Millet) rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Pune APMC set the pace for Ragi(Finger Millet). Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.