Turning to the 18 Aug 2026 APMC board, Apple was quoted at ₹22,000 per quintal in Ladwa APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Apple today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Simla)
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 71.8% above the period average and just 12.0% 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
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
That ₹13,000 (53.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Ladwa APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹12,803. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
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
The day's best Apple 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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Apple traded at this rate in Ladwa APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.