In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Orange was quoted at ₹15,000 per quintal in Gaddiannaram APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Orange yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Orange Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹23,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹15,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOrange (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Orange is about 55.2% above the period average — just 40.0% 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 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
A spread of ₹7,500 (51.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Orange prices at Gaddiannaram APMC ranged between ₹556 and ₹25,000, with the average around ₹9,668. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹23,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,111 | ₹556 | ₹2,222 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹556 | ₹2,222 |
| 14 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹556 | ₹2,222 |
| 11 Sep | ₹7,500 | ₹556 | ₹2,222 |
| 10 Sep | ₹25,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹14,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,222 | ₹556 | ₹2,222 |
| 08 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹7,778 | ₹1,111 | ₹2,778 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,056 | ₹1,389 | ₹2,778 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,333 | ₹1,111 | ₹4,444 |
| 03 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹20,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹12,000 |
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
Selling Orange well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Orange changed hands at this rate in Gaddiannaram APMC on 18 Sep 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.