As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹300 per quintal in Omalloor Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Omalloor Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹340
- Lowest Price Today₹250
- Average (Modal) Price₹300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
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 72.1% below the period average, and just 90.9% 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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 18 Aug 2026, so you can see where Omalloor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Balarampuram Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Mayabander Vegetable Market 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 ₹3,500 (63.6%) 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 Omalloor Market APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹3,300, with the average around ₹1,075. 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 | ₹320 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹340 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹350 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 16 Aug | ₹350 | ₹200 | ₹275 |
| 15 Aug | ₹375 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 14 Aug | ₹400 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹410 | ₹300 | ₹375 |
| 12 Aug | ₹425 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 09 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 07 Aug | ₹500 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹525 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹550 | ₹400 | ₹450 |
| 04 Aug | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹600 | ₹400 | ₹550 |
| 02 Aug | ₹600 | ₹500 | ₹550 |
| 01 Aug | ₹650 | ₹400 | ₹550 |
| 30 Jul | ₹550 | ₹450 | ₹500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
| 28 Jul | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹650 |
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 Amaranthus 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
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 Omalloor Market APMC on 18 Aug 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.