In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹18,500 per quintal in Gundlupet APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Turmeric Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹18,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,500
- Reporting Mandis6
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Turmeric is about 31.8% above the period average — just 7.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Turmeric rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 APMC Mumbai APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Gundlupet APMC | ₹18,500 |
| 3 Duggirala APMC | ₹18,400 |
| 4 Harur APMC | ₹13,499 |
| 5 Paderu APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Kadapa APMC | ₹10,089 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹8,911 (88.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Turmeric prices at Gundlupet APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹14,039. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹18,500 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,132 | ₹16,132 | ₹16,132 |
| 19 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹11,200 | ₹15,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹15,400 | ₹14,300 | ₹14,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹16,036 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,441 | ₹13,441 | ₹13,441 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹15,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹16,045 | ₹16,045 | ₹16,045 |
| 01 Sep | ₹16,075 | ₹16,075 | ₹16,075 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,226 | ₹16,226 | ₹16,226 |
| 28 Aug | ₹15,500 | ₹13,200 | ₹13,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹16,075 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,550 | ₹13,550 | ₹13,550 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹14,444 | ₹14,444 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,200 | ₹16,200 | ₹16,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹17,087 | ₹17,087 | ₹17,087 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,700 | ₹10,200 | ₹10,200 |
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
To wrap up, Gundlupet APMC logged this Turmeric rate on 13 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.