In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Oct 2026, Gurgaon APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,000 per quintal. It comfortably led the field, which is why traders are likely keeping an eye on it.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 1.9% above the period average and just 33.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gurgaon APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Haldwani APMC | ₹3,500 |
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.
That ₹2,500 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Orange prices at Gurgaon APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,889. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Orange market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 26 Oct 2026, Gurgaon APMC set the pace for Orange. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.