Across the reporting yards on 25 Aug 2026, Plum was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Balachaur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Plum yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Plum Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Plum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 19.1% below the period average and just 47.5% 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
Here's how Plum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 25 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tanda Urmur APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Bhawanigarh APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 5 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Pune APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Malerkotla APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Naraingarh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 APMC Azadpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 11 Jalalabad APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Udaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Plum.
A spread of ₹6,000 (120.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Plum prices at Balachaur APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,194. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,150 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Net-net, Balachaur APMC posted this Plum rate on 25 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.