From today's trading desk on 12 Oct 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Orange is about 9.7% below the period average, sitting just 36.7% 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
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gondal(Veg.market Gondal) APMC Leader | ₹20,000 |
| 2 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 3 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 4 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 6 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 7 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 11 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 12 Pune(Moshi) APMC | ₹11,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹9,000 (81.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹10,521. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹14,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹13,500 |
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
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
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
All told, this is where Orange stood at Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.