Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹11,000 per quintal in Hansi APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
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₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
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 0.0% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹14,500 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
At ₹5,500 (61.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Orange matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Hansi APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹11,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Hansi APMC logged this Orange rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.