Here's the 16 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Apple was quoted at ₹12,000 per quintal in Chala Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Apple range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Apple is about 46.9% below the period average — just 61.3% 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 Rajpura APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
| 12 Padappai(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 ₹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 Chala Market APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹31,000, with the average around ₹22,578. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹23,000 | ₹21,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,500 | ₹15,500 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,500 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹29,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
Selling Apple well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Chala Market 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.