From today's trading desk on 21 Aug 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 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.
Right now Orange is about 0.9% 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 21 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 SMY Bhuntar APMC Leader | ₹21,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 8 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
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 ₹6,500 (44.8%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Orange prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹10,000 and ₹16,000, with the average around ₹14,867. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Orange yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 21 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.