In the latest market update for 16 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Sopore (Nowpora) (F&V) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Sopore (Nowpora) (F&V) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Apple arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,800
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (Delicious)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Apple is about 42.7% above the period average — just 22.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹35,000 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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 ₹16,000 (84.2%) 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 Sopore (Nowpora) (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,350 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹4,064. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Apple changed hands at this rate in Sopore (Nowpora) (F&V) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.