In the latest market update for 17 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Zira APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Apple markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
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₹8,900
- Lowest Price Today₹8,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 2.7% above the period average — just 6.3% 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
The table below lines up Apple rates across the markets that reported on 17 Oct 2026, so you can see where Zira APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,500 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 4 Ladwa APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Rajpura APMC | ₹18,500 |
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.
That ₹7,000 (37.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹6,300 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹8,665. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 | ₹8,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 | ₹9,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Apple yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Zira APMC logged this Apple rate on 17 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.