As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC stood at the front of the pack for Kinnow, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,100 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01What Put SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityKinnow (Kinnow)
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 0.0% above the period average and just 1.9% 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 Kinnow rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC Leader | ₹5,100 |
| 2 APMC Keshopur APMC | ₹2,500 |
| 3 Shahabad APMC | ₹2,240 |
| 4 Naraingarh APMC | ₹1,600 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (218.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Kinnow prices at SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹5,100. 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.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Kinnow, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, SMY Nagrota Bagwan APMC set the pace for Kinnow. 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.