Checking the day's mandi numbers for 17 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Amaranthus markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
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.
Right now Amaranthus is about 25.2% below the period average — just 37.5% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
That ₹1,550 (29.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,671. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,750 |
| 29 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Amaranthus changed hands at this rate in Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.