Here's the 17 Aug 2026 mandi snapshot — Plum was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Samana APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Plum today.
01What Put Samana APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Plum is about 0.0% 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.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Plum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gaddiannaram APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 PMY Una APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Malout APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Samana APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Gurdaspur APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 6 Malerkotla APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Ajmer(F&V) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 9 Shahabad APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 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.
The ₹2,500 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Plum prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹6,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Plum stood at Samana APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.