As the 09 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹29,000 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Apple Price
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹29,000
- Lowest Price Today₹29,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹29,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 8.8% above the period average and right at 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 09 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹29,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 5 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,000 (16.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹20,000 and ₹29,000, with the average around ₹26,663. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 | ₹29,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹29,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹27,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 | ₹26,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 | ₹28,000 |
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
Before carting Apple to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 09 Aug 2026, Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Apple. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.