In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Sep 2026, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Pineapple, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Pineapple Rate
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityPineapple (Pine Apple)
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 7.4% above the period average and just 10.0% 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
Here's how Pineapple rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Hansi APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Pune(Moshi) 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.
That ₹4,000 (80.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Pineapple 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, Pineapple prices at Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹8,381. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Pineapple today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Sep 2026, Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Pineapple. 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.