In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹6,400 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Orange today.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Orange is about 20.7% below the period average — just 28.9% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC Leader | ₹20,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Pune(Moshi) 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.
At ₹9,000 (81.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Orange matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Orange prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹6,300 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,067. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
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
Farmers comparing Orange rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Kottakkal Market APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.