In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Apple was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Vellore RM APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Vellore RM APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,000
- Lowest Price Today₹17,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityApple (American)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Apple is about 2.9% below the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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 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.
The ₹6,750 (36.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Apple prices at Vellore RM APMC ranged between ₹17,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹17,500. 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 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Apple stood at Vellore RM APMC on 18 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.