With the 18 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Apple was quoted at ₹2,800 per quintal in Kotadwara APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Apple yards.
01What Put Kotadwara APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApple (Apple)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Apple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 45.8% below the period average and just 73.6% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Mehndli APMC Leader | ₹37,500 |
| 2 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹30,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 4 Vellore APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 5 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹28,000 |
| 6 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹27,000 |
| 7 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,500 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹26,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,500 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 11 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹25,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹24,500 |
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 ₹13,000 (53.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Apple matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Apple prices at Kotadwara APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹10,600, with the average around ₹5,165. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kotadwara APMC posted this Apple rate on 18 Aug 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.