Reading today's price tape for 16 Aug 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Ujhani APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Ujhani APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Turmeric arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Turmeric rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Turmeric is about 14.7% below the period average, sitting just 33.3% short of 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 Turmeric rates across the markets that reported on 16 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ujhani APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lucknow APMC Leader | ₹16,971 |
| 2 Ujhani 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.
The ₹15,971 (1,597.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Turmeric prices at Ujhani APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,172. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,086 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,106 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,124 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,117 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,072 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,165 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Turmeric stood at Ujhani APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.