In today's crop-price rundown for 26 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹16,000 per quintal in Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Orange Price
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₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹16,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Orange rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.8% below the period average and just 11.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹23,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Orange.
That ₹9,000 (64.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹16,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹17,351. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 | ₹16,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC posted this Orange rate on 26 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.