Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Pineapple was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Baghty APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Baghty APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Pineapple is about 4.5% below the period average, sitting just 16.5% 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 Pineapple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
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.
That ₹2,500 (41.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pineapple fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Pineapple prices at Baghty APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,030, with the average around ₹4,398. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,210 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,020 | ₹4,375 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,030 | ₹4,420 | ₹4,730 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,820 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,980 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,730 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹4,850 | ₹4,520 | ₹4,630 |
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
Before carting Pineapple to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Pineapple stood at Baghty APMC on 17 Aug 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.