In the price report dated 22 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. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Amaranthus today.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 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.
Today's rate is about 0.1% below the period average and just 5.8% 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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,200 |
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 ₹2,900 (55.8%) 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 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 ₹8,106. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 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 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Amaranthus, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Sep 2026, Cherthala Market APMC set the pace for Amaranthus. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.