With the 24 Aug 2026 auctions now in, Cherthala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,100 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Amaranthus about 0.1% below the period average, and just 5.8% 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 24 Aug 2026, so you can see where Cherthala Market 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 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
That ₹3,350 (70.5%) 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 Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹8,108. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 28 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Amaranthus yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Cherthala Market APMC was the market to beat for Amaranthus on 24 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.