Pulling together the 16 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Orange was quoted at ₹12,500 per quintal in Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Orange is about 2.1% above the period average — just 9.4% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹17,600 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(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
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.
The ₹5,000 (35.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹13,800, with the average around ₹12,243. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
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 Orange yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Orange rate on 16 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.