In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹8,400 per quintal in Thodupuzha Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Orange yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Orange)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 32.7% below the period average and just 52.3% 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 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Thodupuzha Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 PMY Una APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹10,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
That ₹5,000 (50.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Orange prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹17,600, with the average around ₹12,488. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,100 | ₹10,900 | ₹11,100 |
| 03 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹11,300 | ₹11,500 |
| 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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thodupuzha Market APMC posted this Orange rate on 14 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.