Here's the 18 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — SMY Kharapather APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹40,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put SMY Kharapather APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹60,000
- Lowest Price Today₹15,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityApple (Royal Delicious)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Apple is about 8.6% above the period average, sitting just 50.0% 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Kharapather APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 SMY Mehndli APMC | ₹35,000 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 6 Vellore APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
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.
That ₹17,000 (73.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Apple prices at SMY Kharapather APMC ranged between ₹15,000 and ₹80,000, with the average around ₹36,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹60,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹60,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹40,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹22,500 | ₹15,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹37,500 | ₹20,000 | ₹27,500 |
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
Going to the top Apple market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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, SMY Kharapather APMC led Apple on 18 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.