In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹18,250 per quintal in Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Apple today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,500
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 23.5% below the period average and just 32.4% 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 21 Oct 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 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,500 |
| 2 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 5 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 10 Rajpura APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
The ₹6,000 (30.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹23,867. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹18,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,250 |
| 20 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,500 | ₹18,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,250 |
| 18 Oct | ₹19,500 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹19,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,500 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Apple traded at this rate in Sampath Nagar(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.