In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Tender Coconut, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Tender Coconut today, setting the tone for the session.
01What's Behind Today's Tender Coconut Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTender Coconut (Tender Coconut)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 8.3% 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 Tender Coconut rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹5,500 |
| 2 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 4 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Thuraiyur RM APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 6 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 Periyar Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
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 ₹1,750 (46.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Tender Coconut matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Tender Coconut prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Selling Tender Coconut well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Tender Coconut. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.