In the latest market update for 17 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Apple today.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹21,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
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 32.2% below the period average, sitting just 46.5% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹30,000 |
| 2 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 3 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 6 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
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 ₹6,500 (27.7%) 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 Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹17,800 and ₹35,500, with the average around ₹28,037. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹21,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹34,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹35,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹24,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹34,500 | ₹33,000 | ₹33,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,500 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹34,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹34,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹24,000 | ₹21,500 | ₹22,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹34,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,500 |
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 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
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 Kattappana Market APMC on 17 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.