From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹19,250 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹19,500
- Lowest Price Today₹19,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹19,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Apple is about 20.6% below the period average, sitting just 28.7% 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
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹35,000 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,000 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Rajpura APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,250 |
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.
The ₹15,750 (81.8%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹24,244. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
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
The day's best Apple rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Apple stood at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.