In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹6,800 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 55.6% below the period average and just 77.3% 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
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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.
That ₹5,500 (61.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹30,000, with the average around ₹15,325. 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 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Orange yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Orange traded at this rate in SMY Bhuntar APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.