Pulling together the 16 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹22,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Orange is about 41.1% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹22,000 |
| 2 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹18,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
The ₹7,500 (51.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹12,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹15,589. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹24,000 | ₹22,000 | ₹23,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
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
Selling Orange well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In short, Orange found its strongest bid at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 16 Sep 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.