Across the reporting yards on 17 Aug 2026, Surat APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turmeric(raw), clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Turmeric(raw) Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurmeric(raw) (Other)
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 7.5% above the period average and just 37.5% 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Turmeric(raw) prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,652. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 |
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 Turmeric(raw) 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 is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 2026, Surat APMC set the pace for Turmeric(raw). 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.