In the latest market update for 19 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. This is one of several Orange rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityOrange (Darjeeling)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Orange is about 1.0% 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
This table ranks Orange rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 6 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 7 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,500 |
| 11 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,500 |
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.
The ₹5,500 (44.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,846. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
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
Before carting Orange to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.