Turning to the 20 Aug 2026 APMC board, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹5,800 per quintal in Kasargod Market APMC. This is one of several Amaranthus rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Amaranthus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 26.5% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Mayabander Vegetable Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
That ₹2,600 (47.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Kasargod Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,585. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
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 Amaranthus, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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, Amaranthus traded at this rate in Kasargod Market 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.