Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Apple is about 32.7% below the period average, sitting just 46.2% 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
This table ranks Apple rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹25,500 |
| 2 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹23,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹21,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,500 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 7 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 8 Padappai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 10 Rajpura APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,500 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹19,000 |
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.
At ₹6,500 (34.2%), 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 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹20,800. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Apple stood at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 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.