With the 26 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Payyannur Market APMC. See where this sits in the day's Amaranthus range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 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 0.5% below the period average and just 23.5% 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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,400 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
That ₹2,900 (52.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Payyannur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,900 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,921. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
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
Farmers comparing Amaranthus rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Payyannur Market APMC posted this Amaranthus rate on 26 Oct 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.