As the 16 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turnip, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Turnip rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 20.0% below the period average and just 45.8% 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 Turnip rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 4 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 5 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,400 |
| 7 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
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.
That ₹3,200 (97.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Turnip fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Turnip prices at Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹8,125. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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 Turnip 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
Bottom line: on 16 Aug 2026, Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Turnip. 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.