In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Banga APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Banga APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 40.0% below the period average and just 58.8% 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 5-Day Trend
Over the last 5 days, Apple prices at Banga APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹9,716, with the average around ₹6,663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,923 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,716 | ₹9,716 | ₹9,716 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Banga 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.