Pulling together the 16 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Apple was quoted at ₹25,500 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹25,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹25,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Apple is about 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹34,600 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,500 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Vellore APMC | ₹25,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Apple.
The ₹9,600 (38.4%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹24,000 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹25,464. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,500 |
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
Selling Apple well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Apple rate at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.