In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Zira APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹8,500
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.8% below the period average and just 7.6% 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 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vellore APMC Leader | ₹28,000 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 9 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 10 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 12 Ladwa APMC | ₹24,000 |
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.
The ₹4,000 (16.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Apple prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹8,747. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Zira APMC posted this Apple rate on 20 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.