In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Amaranthus yards.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
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.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 21.8% above the period average, sitting just 11.8% 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
This table ranks Amaranthus rates across active mandis for 14 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Sulur(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 ₹2,050 (43.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Amaranthus prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,464. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 04 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,100 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,100 |
| 01 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
| 25 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Jun | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,300 |
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
Selling Amaranthus well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Amaranthus stood at Kattappana Market APMC on 14 Aug 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.