From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Orange is about 10.0% below the period average — just 36.7% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 7 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC | ₹9,000 |
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 ₹6,000 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,560. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
Before carting Orange to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.