Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Aug 2026, Fancy Bazaar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sugar, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,100 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Sugar.
01What Put Fancy Bazaar APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommoditySugar (Medium)
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 7.5% above the period average and just 8.9% 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
This table ranks Sugar rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Fancy Bazaar APMC Leader | ₹5,100 |
| 2 Jaipur (Grain) APMC | ₹4,475 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹625 (14.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Sugar fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Sugar prices at Fancy Bazaar APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,743. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,120 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
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 Sugar yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Fancy Bazaar APMC set the pace for Sugar. 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.