In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹17,001 per quintal in APMC Loha APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹19,601
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,001
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Rajapuri)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Turmeric about 12.9% above the period average, and just 19.0% 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
Here's how Turmeric rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Bengaluru APMC Leader | ₹22,500 |
| 2 Marathawada Shetkari Khajgi Bazar Parisar, Vasmat, Dist Hingoli APMC | ₹21,973 |
| 3 APMC Risod APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 4 APMC Washim APMC | ₹19,800 |
| 5 Sant Namdev Krushi Bazar, Tal Sengaon Dist Hingoli APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 6 APMC Sengoan APMC | ₹17,500 |
| 7 APMC Loha APMC | ₹17,001 |
| 8 Bareilly APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Puranpur APMC | ₹1,700 |
| 10 Ujhani APMC | ₹1,200 |
| 11 Babrala APMC | ₹1,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹21,500 (2,150.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Turmeric prices at APMC Loha APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹21,000, with the average around ₹15,052. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹19,601 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,001 |
| 17 Oct | ₹18,100 | ₹11,900 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹19,300 | ₹13,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹21,000 | ₹12,401 | ₹19,501 |
| 12 Oct | ₹17,301 | ₹13,031 | ₹15,001 |
| 24 Sep | ₹15,751 | ₹12,600 | ₹14,975 |
| 23 Sep | ₹15,600 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,611 |
| 12 Sep | ₹12,100 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹15,602 | ₹10,500 | ₹15,330 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,805 | ₹11,600 | ₹13,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Turmeric today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Turmeric was priced at this level in APMC Loha APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.