In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Amaranthus today.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
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₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 8.2% above the period average, sitting just 28.8% 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
This table ranks Amaranthus rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 6 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Amaranthus prices at Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹5,267. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
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
To sum up, this was the Amaranthus rate at Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.