In today's crop-price rundown for 20 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.0% above the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Tuticorin(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 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
At ₹3,100 (62.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Amaranthus prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹900. 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 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
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
Farmers comparing Amaranthus rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Amaranthus traded at this rate in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.