As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Aug 2026, 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. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What Put Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 19.5% 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 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 3 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 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.
The ₹3,200 (97.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹8,073. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Turnip rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 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.