From today's trading desk on 21 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Harippad Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Amaranthus today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 0.6% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 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 | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kurichi(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 ₹3,200 (64.0%), 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 Harippad Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,972. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Amaranthus stood at Harippad Market APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.