Turning to the 18 Oct 2026 APMC board, Tamarind Fruit was quoted at ₹14,500 per quintal in Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Tamarind Fruit Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTamarind Fruit (Tamarind Fruit)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Tamarind Fruit about 0.4% below the period average, and just 9.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Tamarind Fruit rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,300 |
| 7 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,750 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (24.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Tamarind Fruit fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Tamarind Fruit prices at Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,556. 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 | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Tamarind Fruit yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Tamarind Fruit at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.