Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Garh Shankar APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Apple markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 16.4% below the period average, sitting just 36.4% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Garh Shankar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
A spread of ₹13,000 (53.1%) 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 Garh Shankar APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,374. 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 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 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
When picking where to sell Apple, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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, this was the Apple rate at Garh Shankar APMC on 18 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.