Across the reporting yards on 31 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Amaranthus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Amaranthus about 2.1% above the period average, and just 21.6% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Payyannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹2,600 (47.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,919. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 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 |
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
Before carting Amaranthus to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Amaranthus was priced at this level in Payyannur Market APMC on 31 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.