In the price report dated 18 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Apple yards.
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₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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 31.0% below the period average and just 46.4% 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
Here's how Apple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Anaiyur(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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹6,750 (36.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Apple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Apple prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹28,000, with the average around ₹21,733. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 24 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 | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
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
For Apple, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Apple rate on 18 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.