In the mandi rate roundup for 22 Aug 2026, Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Plum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What's Behind Today's Plum Price
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,700
- Lowest Price Today₹7,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityPlum (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Plum about 10.6% above the period average, and just 24.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Plum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Naraingarh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 APMC Azadpur APMC | ₹6,875 |
| 4 Samana APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
At ₹1,000 (15.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Plum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Plum prices at Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹9,900, with the average around ₹6,784. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Plum, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Sriganganagar (F&V) APMC was the market to beat for Plum on 22 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.