Turning to the 10 Aug 2026 APMC board, Plum was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Ludhiana APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Plum yards.
01What's Behind Today's Plum Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 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.
Today's rate is about 19.3% below the period average and just 62.5% 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
The table below lines up Plum rates across the markets that reported on 10 Aug 2026, so you can see where Ludhiana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanda Urmur APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 MAC F&V Market Narwal Jammu APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Warangal APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 7 Dasuya APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thanesar APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Dhuri APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Hansi APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Plum.
At ₹3,500 (46.7%), 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 Ludhiana APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,716. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Plum 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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ludhiana APMC posted this Plum rate on 10 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.