Turning to the 15 Oct 2026 APMC board, 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.
01What Put Cherthala Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Amaranthus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 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 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Durg APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(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.
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.
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. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 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.