As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Varanasi APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turmeric, clocking the day's best rate at ₹17,800 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Turmeric board.
01What's Behind Today's Turmeric Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,800
- Lowest Price Today₹17,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,800
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurmeric (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Turmeric rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 66.1% above the period average and right at 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
The table below lines up Turmeric rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Varanasi APMC Leader | ₹17,800 |
| 2 Babrala APMC | ₹1,000 |
| 3 Ujhani APMC | ₹1,000 |
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 ₹16,800 (1,680.0%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Turmeric prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹7,700 and ₹17,800, with the average around ₹10,715. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹17,800 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,800 |
| 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 |
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
Farmers comparing Turmeric rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Varanasi APMC set the pace for Turmeric. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.