Reading today's price tape for 15 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put Payyannur Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 3.5% below the period average, sitting just 25.5% 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 15 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 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 5 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Attingal Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
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.
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 ₹3,938. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 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 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Amaranthus rate at Payyannur Market APMC on 15 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.