Reading today's price tape for 18 Sep 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹17,000 per quintal in Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Orange yards.
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₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹16,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹17,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 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.
At this level, Orange is about 9.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.6% 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
Here's how Orange rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹22,000 |
| 2 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹20,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,500 |
| 6 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 11 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Tuticorin(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 ₹7,500 (51.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹13,000 and ₹18,000, with the average around ₹15,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹15,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹16,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Orange today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Orange stood at Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Sep 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.