As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Aug 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹15,775 per quintal in Akola APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
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₹15,850
- Lowest Price Today₹15,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,775
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.5% above the period average and just 6.9% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Turmeric rates across active mandis for 20 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC Leader | ₹25,000 |
| 2 Mumbai APMC | ₹21,250 |
| 3 Bengaluru APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 4 Sirsi APMC | ₹18,502 |
| 5 Risod APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Akola APMC | ₹15,775 |
| 7 Sant Namdev Krushi Bazar, Tal Sengaon Dist Hingoli APMC | ₹15,670 |
| 8 Hingoli APMC | ₹15,575 |
| 9 Nizamabad APMC | ₹15,560 |
| 10 Duggirala APMC | ₹14,880 |
| 11 Loha APMC | ₹14,850 |
| 12 Warangal APMC | ₹14,836 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turmeric.
At ₹10,164 (68.5%), 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Turmeric prices at Akola APMC ranged between ₹10,550 and ₹16,950, with the average around ₹15,239. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹15,850 | ₹15,700 | ₹15,775 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹10,550 | ₹15,350 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,925 | ₹11,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,400 | ₹13,900 | ₹15,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹16,950 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹15,550 | ₹13,550 | ₹14,950 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,275 | ₹14,100 | ₹15,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹16,750 | ₹12,600 | ₹15,950 |
| 16 Jul | ₹16,725 | ₹12,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Jul | ₹15,525 | ₹11,900 | ₹13,900 |
| 09 Jul | ₹14,900 | ₹12,500 | ₹13,500 |
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
Before carting Turmeric to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Akola APMC posted this Turmeric rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.