Reading today's price tape for 21 Aug 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹12,100 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,100
- Lowest Price Today₹12,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,100
- Reporting Mandis9
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Turmeric is about 16.8% above the period average, sitting just 9.7% 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 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹21,250 |
| 2 Jintur APMC | ₹16,100 |
| 3 Hingoli APMC | ₹15,865 |
| 4 Nizamabad APMC | ₹15,650 |
| 5 Sengoan APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Warangal APMC | ₹14,379 |
| 7 Varanasi APMC | ₹12,100 |
| 8 Aligarh APMC | ₹11,960 |
| 9 Ujhani APMC | ₹1,091 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turmeric.
At ₹20,159 (1,847.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Turmeric matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Turmeric prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹13,400, with the average around ₹10,359. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹12,100 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,286 | ₹11,150 | ₹12,506 |
| 29 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹11,410 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,060 | ₹8,760 | ₹9,815 |
| 09 Jul | ₹10,200 | ₹10,175 | ₹10,187 |
| 30 Jun | ₹11,650 | ₹8,800 | ₹11,385 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,900 | ₹10,400 | ₹10,611 |
| 28 Jun | ₹11,400 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,214 |
| 26 Jun | ₹10,463 | ₹10,463 | ₹10,463 |
| 18 Jun | ₹13,400 | ₹13,400 | ₹13,400 |
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 yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Turmeric stood at Varanasi APMC on 21 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.