Plum
Plum mandi rate today at Jalalabad APMC — ₹6,500 per quintal
MARKET LEADER 20 AUG 2026
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Plum
Jalalabad APMC Market, Punjab
₹6,500 / quintal Flat
₹5,000Today ₹6,500₹7,500
30-Day low30-Day high
HIGH ₹6,500LOW ₹6,500MODAL ₹6,500DAY flatMANDIS 130-Day AVG ₹6,388HIGH ₹6,500LOW ₹6,500MODAL ₹6,500DAY flatMANDIS 130-Day AVG ₹6,388
Today · Modal
₹6,500
Most-traded rate
Day Change
vs previous day
30-Day High
₹7,500
Period peak
30-Day Low
₹5,000
Period base
30-Day Avg
₹6,388
Mean modal

Where Plum Led Today — Jalalabad APMC at ₹6,500

Updated 20 Aug 2026 Top Mandi of the Day WhatsApp

Here's the 20 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Jalalabad APMC stood at the front of the pack for Plum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,500 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Plum today, setting the tone for the session.

01What's Behind Today's Plum Price

A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.

  • Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
  • Lowest Price Today₹6,500
  • Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
  • Reporting Mandis1
  • Date20 Aug 2026
  • CommodityPlum (Other)

02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band

Here's where today's Plum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.

Price Position · 30-Day Band Upper band · Firm
₹5,000 (Low)₹6,388 (Avg)₹7,500 (High)

At this level, Plum is about 1.8% above the period average, sitting just 13.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.

0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength

Over the last 30 days, Plum prices at Jalalabad APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,388. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.

Plum · Modal Price Trend (34d) Modal Min–Max
₹4,800₹5,525₹6,250₹6,975₹7,70020 Aug21 Jul22 Jun

06Recent Price History

DateHigh (₹)Low (₹)Average (₹)
20 Aug ₹6,500 ₹6,500 ₹6,500
19 Aug ₹6,500 ₹6,500 ₹6,500
18 Aug ₹6,000 ₹6,000 ₹6,000
17 Aug ₹6,000 ₹6,000 ₹6,000
12 Aug ₹7,000 ₹7,000 ₹7,000
07 Aug ₹7,000 ₹7,000 ₹7,000
06 Aug ₹7,000 ₹7,000 ₹7,000
05 Aug ₹7,000 ₹7,000 ₹7,000
04 Aug ₹6,200 ₹6,200 ₹6,200
03 Aug ₹7,000 ₹7,000 ₹7,000
29 Jul ₹6,600 ₹6,500 ₹6,500
28 Jul ₹6,500 ₹6,200 ₹6,300
27 Jul ₹6,500 ₹6,000 ₹6,200
24 Jul ₹6,200 ₹5,800 ₹6,000
23 Jul ₹6,500 ₹6,000 ₹6,200
22 Jul ₹7,000 ₹6,500 ₹6,700
21 Jul ₹6,500 ₹6,000 ₹6,200
20 Jul ₹5,500 ₹5,000 ₹5,200
17 Jul ₹6,500 ₹6,000 ₹6,200
16 Jul ₹5,500 ₹5,200 ₹5,300

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

Quick Signal Read · Descriptive only
Momentum
Steady
Little changed on the day — a flat session.
Range Position
Upper band · Firm
60% up the 30-Day band — firm, near the top.

08What It Means If You're Selling

Selling Plum well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.

09A Buyer's Angle

Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.

10The Quick Read

To sum up, Jalalabad APMC led Plum on 20 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What does "Top Mandi of the Day" mean here?
It means Jalalabad APMC posted the day's best Plum rate, ₹6,500 per quintal, ahead of other markets on 20 Aug 2026.
Why did Jalalabad APMC pay the most today?
A leading rate usually reflects keen bidding, good-quality arrivals and concentrated buying at that yard on 20 Aug 2026.
How is the leading mandi chosen?
It's simply the market reporting the highest modal/traded rate for Plum on the day, based on official figures.
Should farmers take Plum to the leading mandi?
It can lift your realisation, but factor in cartage, grading and timing — arrivals can move the rate by the time you reach the gate.
Does the leading mandi change every day?
Yes. Rankings are worked out fresh each trading day from that day's arrivals and prices, so the best market for Plum can shift from one day to the next.
Is this the official government rate?
These figures are drawn from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are shared for information only. Always reconfirm the live rate at the yard before trading.

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