In the mandi rate roundup for 20 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. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Turnip Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityTurnip (Turnip)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Turnip rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
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
The table below lines up Turnip rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Tiruthani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 7 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 8 Kulithalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 9 Harike APMC | ₹3,900 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,750 |
| 11 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹3,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Turnip.
The ₹4,250 (130.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Turnip prices at Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹7,500. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 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
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 20 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.