In the latest market update for 20 Sep 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Amaranthus markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 4.0% above the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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 20 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kattappana Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,500 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 6 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,750 (36.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Amaranthus prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,886. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 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 |
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 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 20 Sep 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.