Looking at how the yards traded on 19 Aug 2026, Plum was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Samana APMC. This is one of several Plum rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Plum Rate
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
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 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Lehra Gaga APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 PMY Una APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Sangrur APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Jaipur (F&V) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Malerkotla APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Samana APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Kathua (F&V) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Mohindergarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
That ₹9,000 (180.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Plum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 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
Farmers comparing Plum rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
All told, this is where Plum stood at Samana APMC on 19 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.