With the 15 Aug 2026 auctions now in, SMY Mehndli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹40,000 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Apple leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹82,500
- Lowest Price Today₹12,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹40,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Royal Delicious)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Apple about 15.4% above the period average, and just 54.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹40,000 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
The ₹14,500 (56.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Apple prices at SMY Mehndli APMC ranged between ₹12,500 and ₹87,500, with the average around ₹34,667. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹82,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹40,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹75,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹68,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹50,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹40,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹53,333 | ₹56,667 |
| 06 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹17,500 | ₹40,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹60,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹75,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹57,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹35,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹75,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹87,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹50,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹75,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹60,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹30,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹22,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹65,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹35,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹27,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹45,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹50,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹80,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Apple yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: SMY Mehndli APMC was the market to beat for Apple on 15 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.