In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Aug 2026, Sweet Saag was quoted at ₹16,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Varanasi APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Sweet Saag arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,500
- Lowest Price Today₹16,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,500
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommoditySweet Saag (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Sweet Saag rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 3.9% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Sweet Saag rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Noida APMC Leader | ₹23,921 |
| 2 Banthara APMC | ₹23,274 |
| 3 Agra APMC | ₹22,463 |
| 4 Barabanki APMC | ₹22,064 |
| 5 Ghaziabad APMC | ₹18,571 |
| 6 Lucknow APMC | ₹17,163 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 8 Kanpur(Grain) APMC | ₹16,372 |
| 9 Gorakhpur APMC | ₹14,865 |
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 ₹9,056 (60.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Sweet Saag prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹16,500 and ₹29,300, with the average around ₹17,165. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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
For Sweet Saag, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Aug 2026, Sweet Saag traded at this rate in Varanasi APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.