Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹7,200 per quintal in Kanjirappally Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Kanjirappally Market APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (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.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 20.2% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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 Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 5 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Gudalur(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.
The ₹2,700 (49.1%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹5,992. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Amaranthus today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Amaranthus stood at Kanjirappally Market 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.