In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Aug 2026, Plum was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Samana APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Plum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 13.3% 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 20 Aug 2026, so you can see where Samana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mumbai- Fruit Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Tanda Urmur APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 PMY Una APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Nawan Shahar(Subzi Mandi) APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Faridkot APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Gaddiannaram APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Jalalabad APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Samana APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Ajmer(F&V) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 11 Mohindergarh APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 APMC Azadpur APMC | ₹4,662 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Plum.
The ₹6,338 (136.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 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
The day's best Plum rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Aug 2026, Plum traded at this rate in Samana APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.