In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Aug 2026, Pineapple was quoted at ₹640 per quintal in Gaddiannaram APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Gaddiannaram APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,480
- Lowest Price Today₹480
- Average (Modal) Price₹640
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Aug 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Pineapple rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Pineapple about 14.0% below the period average, and just 86.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Pineapple rates across active mandis for 16 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Tiruthuraipoondi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Nanganallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Perumbavoor Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Mazhuvannur VFPCK Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Pineapple prices at Gaddiannaram APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 16 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,480 | ₹480 | ₹640 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,320 | ₹480 | ₹800 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,320 | ₹480 | ₹800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,320 | ₹480 | ₹800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,320 | ₹480 | ₹800 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,320 | ₹480 | ₹800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Pineapple, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gaddiannaram APMC reported Pineapple at this level on 16 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.