Based on what the markets reported on 17 Sep 2026, Sweet Saag was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Sweet Saag Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommoditySweet Saag (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Sweet Saag rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Sweet Saag is about 2.9% below the period average, sitting just 43.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Sweet Saag rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Meerut APMC Leader | ₹28,571 |
| 2 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹25,813 |
| 3 Lucknow APMC | ₹20,750 |
| 4 Basti APMC | ₹18,293 |
| 5 Varanasi APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Lakhimpur APMC | ₹14,100 |
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.
A spread of ₹14,471 (102.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Saag prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹16,500 and ₹29,300, with the average around ₹16,998. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,800 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,632 |
| 10 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹16,700 | ₹16,700 | ₹16,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹17,800 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,085 |
| 30 Aug | ₹17,350 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,028 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹26,400 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,989 |
| 25 Aug | ₹17,100 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,510 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,507 |
| 14 Aug | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,800 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,650 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
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
Selling Sweet Saag 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
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
All told, this is where Sweet Saag stood at Varanasi APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.