Across the reporting yards on 06 Sep 2026, Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Orange, clocking the day's best rate at ₹18,000 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01What Put Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹18,000
- Lowest Price Today₹18,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹18,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 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 23.6% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 06 Sep 2026, so you can see where Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹18,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 3 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹17,000 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹16,000 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 7 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,500 |
| 8 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹15,000 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,500 |
| 11 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹14,000 |
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 ₹4,000 (28.6%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Orange prices at Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹9,000 and ₹24,000, with the average around ₹14,563. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹18,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹18,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 | ₹16,000 |
| 23 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 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹16,000 | ₹13,000 | ₹14,500 |
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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 06 Sep 2026, Mannargudi I(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.