In the price report dated 25 Aug 2026, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹23,000 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Orange today, setting the tone for the session.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 38.6% above the period average and just 11.5% 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
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 25 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
The ₹9,500 (70.4%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹12,500 and ₹26,000, with the average around ₹16,594. 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 | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹23,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹22,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹21,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹19,000 | ₹19,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹17,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹17,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹19,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹17,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,500 |
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
The day's best Orange rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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 25 Aug 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.