Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹24,000 per quintal in Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Apple yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Apple Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹25,000
- Lowest Price Today₹23,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹24,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Apple is about 1.4% above the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
That ₹13,000 (53.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹27,000, with the average around ₹23,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹24,000 | ₹25,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹25,000 | ₹23,000 | ₹24,000 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Apple stood at Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Aug 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.