In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Orange yards.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Orange is about 0.8% above the period average, sitting just 6.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 22 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹16,500 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 PMY Kullu APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Anna nagar(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.
At ₹2,500 (17.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Orange matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,875. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Orange, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Orange stood at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 22 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.