Here's the 18 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Orange arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Orange is about 0.0% above the period average — just 6.3% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 5 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
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 ₹5,500 (44.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹14,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹15,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 03 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 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.