Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹17,600 per quintal in Thodupuzha Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Thodupuzha Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹17,600
- Lowest Price Today₹17,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 5-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Orange is about 27.7% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹19,000 |
| 2 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹17,600 |
| 3 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
A spread of ₹5,000 (35.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
055-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 5 days, Orange prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹17,600, with the average around ₹13,780. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹17,600 | ₹17,400 | ₹17,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹15,200 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹15,300 | ₹15,100 | ₹15,300 |
| 17 Jun | ₹14,800 | ₹14,600 | ₹14,800 |
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
Before carting Orange to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Orange rate at Thodupuzha Market APMC on 16 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.