As fresh arrivals settled on 14 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Orange about 23.9% below the period average, and just 34.4% 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
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 14 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 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 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 SMY Jaisinghpur 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.
The ₹5,000 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Orange prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,757. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 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
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Orange was priced at this level in Kottakkal Market APMC on 14 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.