Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹4,688 per quintal in Handwara Kupwara (F&V) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,625
- Lowest Price Today₹4,063
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,688
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 8.3% below the period average, sitting just 60.9% 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
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹13,500 (71.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Handwara Kupwara (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹2,250 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹5,113. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,313 | ₹4,063 | ₹4,375 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,625 | ₹4,063 | ₹4,688 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,938 | ₹4,063 | ₹4,688 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,875 | ₹5,313 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,875 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,188 | ₹5,938 | ₹6,563 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,875 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,375 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,063 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,875 | ₹5,938 | ₹6,563 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,188 | ₹6,875 | ₹7,188 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,875 | ₹6,250 | ₹6,563 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,688 | ₹4,688 |
| 05 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹6,875 | ₹7,188 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,688 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,688 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,438 | ₹3,313 | ₹3,438 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,313 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,688 |
| 29 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹11,500 | ₹10,500 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,875 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Apple stood at Handwara Kupwara (F&V) APMC on 15 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.