With the 05 Jul 2026 auctions now in, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹16,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Orange board.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Jul 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 6.2% above the period average and just 11.1% 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
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 05 Jul 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹16,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
The ₹5,000 (45.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹12,500 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹15,059. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹15,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
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
Selling Orange well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Jul 2026, SMY Bhuntar 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.