In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹8,150 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Turmeric yards.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,150
- Lowest Price Today₹8,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
This puts Turmeric about 21.6% below the period average, and just 52.1% 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
This table ranks Turmeric rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 APMC Mumbai APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 3 APMC Sangli APMC | ₹21,550 |
| 4 Marathawada Shetkari Khajgi Bazar Parisar, Vasmat, Dist Hingoli APMC | ₹21,177 |
| 5 APMC Hingoli APMC | ₹20,600 |
| 6 Duggirala APMC | ₹18,700 |
| 7 Kadapa APMC | ₹18,569 |
| 8 Nizamabad APMC | ₹18,200 |
| 9 APMC Sengoan APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 10 Santhesargur APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Gundlupet APMC | ₹16,800 |
| 12 Warangal APMC | ₹16,389 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turmeric.
A spread of ₹8,611 (52.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Turmeric prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹17,000, with the average around ₹10,393. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 | ₹8,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,350 | ₹8,475 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,682 | ₹9,682 | ₹9,682 |
| 31 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹14,614 | ₹15,052 |
| 30 Aug | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,900 | ₹11,900 | ₹11,900 |
| 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 |
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
When picking where to sell Turmeric, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Turmeric was priced at this level in Varanasi APMC on 16 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.