In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Tanda Urmur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 13.4% below the period average and just 34.6% 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 Apple rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tanda Urmur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹34,000 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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.
At ₹15,000 (78.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Apple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Tanda Urmur APMC ranged between ₹7,500 and ₹13,000, with the average around ₹9,819. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
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
Before carting Apple to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tanda Urmur APMC posted this Apple rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.