As fresh arrivals settled on 18 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. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Turnip today.
01What Put Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 6.3% 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 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 | ₹6,250 |
| 4 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 Harike APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,800 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
| 10 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹2,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turnip.
The ₹4,750 (172.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Rajapalayam(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.