As the 17 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Chintapally APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turmeric, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Turmeric Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Finger)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 17.0% below the period average, and just 24.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Turmeric prices at Chintapally APMC ranged between ₹10,500 and ₹14,500, with the average around ₹13,250. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹14,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹14,500 | ₹14,500 | ₹14,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 | ₹13,500 |
| 06 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chintapally APMC was the market to beat for Turmeric on 17 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.