In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tamarind Fruit, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,000 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tamarind Fruit Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTamarind Fruit (Tamarind Fruit)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Tamarind Fruit rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Tamarind Fruit is about 6.0% above the period average, sitting right at 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
The table below lines up Tamarind Fruit rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹16,000 |
| 2 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 9 Tenakallu APMC | ₹13,637 |
| 10 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
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 ₹3,000 (23.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Tamarind Fruit prices at Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹15,097. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹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
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
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
To sum up, Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Tamarind Fruit on 17 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.