In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Durg APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Apple yards.
01What Put Durg APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 18.2% below the period average and just 38.5% 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
This table ranks Apple rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Durg APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹19,564. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹20,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹20,000 |
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
Selling Apple well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Durg APMC posted this Apple rate on 18 Aug 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.