In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Corn , clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommoditySweet Corn (Sweet Corn )
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sweet Corn rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Sweet Corn is about 2.5% above the period average — just 8.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Sweet Corn rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,350 |
| 3 Thiruchengodu RM APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Udumalpettai RM APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 6 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Arcot(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,000 |
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.
The ₹1,500 (37.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Sweet Corn prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,367. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Sweet Corn , though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Sweet Corn found its strongest bid at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.