In the latest market update for 21 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Apple yards.
01What Put SMY Dharamshala APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Apple is about 46.5% below the period average, sitting just 62.5% 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 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
At ₹12,500 (50.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Apple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at SMY Dharamshala APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹14,024. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,750 |
| 19 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹14,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Apple, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Apple rate at SMY Dharamshala APMC on 21 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.