In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Tamarind Fruit was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. This is one of several Tamarind Fruit rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tamarind Fruit Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityTamarind Fruit (Tamarind Fruit)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 20.2% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Tamarind Fruit rates across active mandis for 16 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 Hindupur APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 4 Kadiri APMC | ₹16,400 |
| 5 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Gudiyatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,600 |
| 11 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹3,500 (24.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tamarind Fruit matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Tamarind Fruit prices at Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹14,144. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
Going to the top Tamarind Fruit market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
Net-net, Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC posted this Tamarind Fruit rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.