In today's crop-price rundown for 11 Aug 2026, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Sweet Saag, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Sweet Saag Price
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₹16,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Saag (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Sweet Saag rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 4.3% below the period average and just 43.7% 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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Sweet Saag prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹16,500 and ₹29,300, with the average around ₹17,233. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹29,300 | ₹16,500 | ₹21,227 |
| 30 Jul | ₹18,290 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,931 |
| 29 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,130 |
| 28 Jul | ₹26,400 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,554 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,318 |
| 22 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹18,400 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,900 |
| 15 Jul | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹18,200 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,682 |
| 29 Jun | ₹22,400 | ₹16,500 | ₹17,382 |
| 28 Jun | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹17,100 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,552 |
| 26 Jun | ₹18,470 | ₹17,452 | ₹17,896 |
| 25 Jun | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 21 Jun | ₹17,500 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,277 |
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
Before carting Sweet Saag to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 11 Aug 2026, Varanasi APMC set the pace for Sweet Saag. 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.