Checking the day's mandi numbers for 22 Aug 2026, Turmeric was quoted at ₹15,938 per quintal in Lucknow APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,333
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,938
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date22 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.
Right now Turmeric is about 24.4% above the period average — just 16.3% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ghaziabad APMC Leader | ₹35,000 |
| 2 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 3 Mumbai APMC | ₹21,250 |
| 4 Gajanan Krushi Utpanna Bazar (India) Pvt Ltd, Basmat, Dist Hingoli APMC | ₹16,761 |
| 5 Lucknow APMC | ₹15,938 |
| 6 Lonar APMC | ₹15,900 |
| 7 Hingoli APMC | ₹15,650 |
| 8 Mehekar APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Saharanpur APMC | ₹11,150 |
| 10 Ujhani APMC | ₹1,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turmeric.
That ₹33,800 (2,816.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Turmeric fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Turmeric prices at Lucknow APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹19,048, with the average around ₹12,810. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹17,333 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,938 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,667 | ₹9,300 | ₹13,021 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,971 | ₹16,971 | ₹16,971 |
| 02 Aug | ₹19,048 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,531 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,190 | ₹13,500 | ₹14,050 |
| 31 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,875 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,572 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,364 |
| 26 Jul | ₹15,714 | ₹14,500 | ₹15,101 |
| 24 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹17,048 | ₹14,095 | ₹14,844 |
| 20 Jul | ₹16,048 | ₹11,905 | ₹14,738 |
| 14 Jul | ₹14,286 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,227 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,921 |
| 12 Jul | ₹15,519 | ₹13,143 | ₹13,956 |
| 11 Jul | ₹14,190 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,138 |
| 10 Jul | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,400 |
| 07 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹16,190 | ₹10,100 | ₹13,117 |
| 03 Jul | ₹12,190 | ₹12,190 | ₹12,190 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Turmeric changed hands at this rate in Lucknow APMC on 22 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.