Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Sasthamkotta Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Amaranthus markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 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.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 11.6% below the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sundarapuram(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.
The ₹3,500 (63.6%) 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 Sasthamkotta Market APMC ranged between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹5,092. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Amaranthus stood at Sasthamkotta Market APMC on 18 Oct 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.