In the price report dated 14 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Amaranthus arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
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 1.5% above the period average and just 21.6% 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
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 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
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.
The ₹2,850 (54.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,941. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
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
The headline Amaranthus rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Payyannur Market APMC posted this Amaranthus rate on 14 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.