Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 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.
Today's rate is about 4.5% above the period average and just 53.3% 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
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹14,500 |
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.
That ₹6,500 (44.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹6,696. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 07 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,250 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Orange, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Net-net, Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC posted this Orange rate on 21 Aug 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.