With the 24 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Amaranthus markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 Amaranthus about 0.5% above the period average, and just 40.0% 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
This table ranks Amaranthus rates across active mandis for 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,700 (49.1%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,985. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
Before carting Amaranthus to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach 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
In a nutshell, Amaranthus was priced at this level in Kattappana Market APMC on 24 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.