Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turnip, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,250 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Turnip Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Turnip is about 4.2% below the period average, sitting just 10.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Turnip rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,250 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 4 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 6 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 9 Shillong APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
| 11 Kairana APMC | ₹2,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turnip.
A spread of ₹4,000 (177.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Turnip prices at Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
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
Going to the top Turnip market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Turnip on 12 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.