In the day's wholesale-price digest for 11 Aug 2026, Plum was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Kathua (F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Plum yards.
01What Put Kathua (F&V) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Plum is about 24.4% above the period average — just 20.0% 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
The table below lines up Plum rates across the markets that reported on 11 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kathua (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Pune(Moshi) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Barwala(Hisar) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 SMY Jaisinghpur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sangrur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Gurdaspur APMC | ₹6,850 |
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.
A spread of ₹5,150 (75.2%) 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, Plum prices at Kathua (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 29 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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 Plum 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
In short, Plum changed hands at this rate in Kathua (F&V) APMC on 11 Aug 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.