In the mandi rate roundup for 17 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹5,250 per quintal in Mumbai- Fruit Market 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 day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
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 23.7% below the period average and just 65.0% 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
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
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 ₹2,500 (17.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹6,882. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC posted this Orange rate on 17 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.