Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Orange today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Orange)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 5-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Orange about 6.6% below the period average, and just 22.7% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 6 PMY Una APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 9 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
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.
The ₹4,000 (36.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
055-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 5 days, Orange prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,100. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Orange was priced at this level in SMY Rohroo APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.