In the day's wholesale-price digest for 23 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹14,000 per quintal in Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹14,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Orange is about 6.4% above the period average — just 12.5% 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 23 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 SMY Bhuntar APMC | ₹22,000 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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 ₹13,500 (142.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹11,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹13,162. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Orange, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 23 Aug 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.