In today's crop-price rundown for 27 Aug 2026, SMY Mehndli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹35,000 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 front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹70,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹35,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Royal Delicious)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.5% below the period average and just 60.0% 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 27 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Mehndli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹35,000 |
| 2 SMY Kharapather APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 5 Vellore APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 12 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
The ₹11,000 (45.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at SMY Mehndli APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹87,500, with the average around ₹35,523. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹65,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹35,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹77,500 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹45,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹75,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹75,000 | ₹12,500 | ₹37,500 |
| 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 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 27 Aug 2026, SMY Mehndli APMC set the pace for Apple. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.