In the day's wholesale-price digest for 08 Aug 2026, Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹22,000 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹24,000
- Lowest Price Today₹20,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹22,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Orange is about 47.9% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 08 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹22,000 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 12 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
A spread of ₹10,500 (91.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,872. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹24,000 | ₹20,000 | ₹22,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
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, 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
To sum up, Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC led Orange on 08 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.