In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
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.
At this level, Apple is about 16.6% below the period average, sitting just 57.1% 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
The table below lines up Apple rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹35,000 |
| 2 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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 ₹10,000 (40.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹35,000, with the average around ₹17,978. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹28,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹30,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
For Apple, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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, this was the Apple rate at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.