In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Orange arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
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.
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
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
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.
That ₹9,500 (70.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹14,882. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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
For Orange, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Orange stood at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 25 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.