In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹19,000 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹20,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 5.0% 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
The table below lines up Apple rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
That ₹6,750 (36.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Apple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Apple prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹18,000 and ₹20,000, with the average around ₹19,000. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Apple traded at this rate in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.