With the 15 Oct 2026 auctions now in, SMY Mehndli APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹32,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹38,000
- Lowest Price Today₹30,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹32,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (Royal Delicious)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 7.7% below the period average and just 62.9% 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
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹32,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 6 Chala Market APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
That ₹13,500 (71.1%) 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 SMY Mehndli APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹87,500, with the average around ₹35,216. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹38,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹39,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹50,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹62,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹72,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹82,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹72,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹77,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹75,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹77,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹80,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹62,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹32,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹62,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹70,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹75,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹37,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹70,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹35,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹80,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹40,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Apple today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 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.