Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 7.5% above the period average — just 5.6% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 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 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
That ₹3,100 (62.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,952. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
Before carting Amaranthus to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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 short, Amaranthus changed hands at this rate in Kamuthi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 20 Oct 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.