In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Tapioca was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Punalur Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Tapioca Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Tapioca arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityTapioca (Tapioca)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Tapioca about 14.9% below the period average, and just 30.0% 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
The table below lines up Tapioca rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Punalur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sasthamkotta Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 3 Villupuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Sirkali(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Neyyatinkara Market APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 9 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Tindivanam APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
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.
At ₹1,500 (33.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tapioca matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Tapioca prices at Punalur Market APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,937. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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
The day's best Tapioca rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Punalur Market APMC reported Tapioca at this level on 12 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.