Here's the 12 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Plum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Plum Price
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹14,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
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.
At this level, Plum is about 83.4% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 Plum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Hansi APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 PMY Una APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 PMY Bilaspur APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Jalalabad APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Plum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Plum prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹6,544. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹14,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
Going to the top Plum market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC led Plum on 12 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.