From today's trading desk on 19 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹18,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Kottakkal Market 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₹19,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Apple is about 2.9% above the period average, sitting just 78.8% 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
This table ranks Apple rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹45,000 |
| 2 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
The ₹20,000 (80.0%) 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 Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹8,800 and ₹89,000, with the average around ₹18,372. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹89,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 25 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹18,500 | ₹18,300 | ₹18,400 |
| 11 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹19,000 | ₹18,800 | ₹18,900 |
| 25 Jun | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 22 Jun | ₹18,000 | ₹17,800 | ₹17,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
| 17 Jun | ₹17,500 | ₹17,300 | ₹17,400 |
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
Before carting Apple to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Apple rate at Kottakkal Market APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.