In the mandi rate roundup for 18 Aug 2026, Samana APMC stood at the front of the pack for Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani), clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What's Behind Today's Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani) Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityApricot(Jardalu/Khumani) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani) about 1.9% below the period average, and just 33.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani) prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,193. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,700 |
| 17 Jun | ₹15,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹13,000 |
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
Going to the top Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani) market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
The takeaway: Samana APMC was the market to beat for Apricot(Jardalu/Khumani) on 18 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.