Turning to the 26 Aug 2026 APMC board, SMY Bhuntar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹23,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Orange today.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹26,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹23,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Orange about 37.6% above the period average, and just 11.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 26 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
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.
At ₹9,000 (64.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Orange matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹16,713. 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 Aug | ₹26,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 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 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Orange yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: SMY Bhuntar APMC was the market to beat for Orange on 26 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.