In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Oct 2026, Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Turnip, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Turnip today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 3-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Turnip is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% 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 17 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 Sathiyamagalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 7 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 9 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turnip.
The ₹4,700 (167.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Turnip prices at Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Turnip, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Turnip on 17 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.