In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹15,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Orange board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹16,000
- Lowest Price Today₹14,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 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.
Today's rate is about 3.5% below the period average and just 16.7% 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
The table below lines up Orange rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 3 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 5 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹13,000 |
| 6 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 7 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 8 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 9 Hansi APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 10 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 11 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Ammapet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,500 |
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.
That ₹5,500 (57.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Orange fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹15,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹16,000 | ₹14,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹17,000 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Orange rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Orange. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.