Turning to the 19 Aug 2026 APMC board, Plum was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Plum Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Plum arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis10
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Plum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.6% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 Plum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanda Urmur APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sangrur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Malerkotla APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Jalalabad APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Morinda APMC | ₹4,950 |
| 9 Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Ludhiana APMC | ₹3,000 |
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.
At ₹8,000 (266.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Plum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Plum prices at Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,068. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹2,300 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
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
The headline Plum rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Jalandhar City(Jalandhar) APMC posted this Plum rate on 19 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.