In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Sep 2026, Cherthala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,100 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Sep 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Amaranthus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 0.1% below the period average, sitting just 5.8% 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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 15 Sep 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 | ₹7,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
A spread of ₹2,600 (47.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Cherthala Market APMC ranged between ₹7,800 and ₹8,600, with the average around ₹8,107. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Amaranthus market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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
To sum up, Cherthala Market APMC led Amaranthus on 15 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.