Pulling together the 18 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹34,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Apple board.
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₹34,500
- Lowest Price Today₹32,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹34,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
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.
At this level, Apple is about 22.5% above the period average, sitting just 4.2% 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
The table below lines up Apple rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹34,000 |
| 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 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹15,000 (78.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹35,500, with the average around ₹27,760. 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 Oct | ₹34,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹23,500 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹33,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹35,500 | ₹33,000 | ₹34,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,400 | ₹24,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹33,000 | ₹34,600 |
| 12 Aug | ₹35,500 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹21,500 | ₹18,500 | ₹20,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹24,500 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹34,500 | ₹33,000 | ₹33,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,500 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹35,000 | ₹32,000 | ₹34,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹22,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹21,000 |
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
The day's best Apple rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kattappana Market APMC led Apple on 18 Oct 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.