Pulling together the 21 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Orange was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. See where this sits in the day's Orange range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Orange)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Orange is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 18.2% 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 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 PMY Una APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Dhar(F&V) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹10,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,000 (50.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹8,938. 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 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
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
To sum up, this was the Orange rate at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.