In the latest market update for 23 Aug 2026, Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹26,500 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹27,000
- Lowest Price Today₹26,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹26,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
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 2.6% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹26,500 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 3 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 4 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 5 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,500 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (17.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹25,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹25,833. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹27,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Apple on 23 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.