Turning to the 08 Aug 2026 APMC board, Kanjirappally Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,800 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Amaranthus about 19.1% above the period average, and just 2.9% 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 08 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kanjirappally Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kanjirappally Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Avallapalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 10 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
A spread of ₹2,300 (51.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Amaranthus prices at Kanjirappally Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,711. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 29 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 25 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 22 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Jun | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Amaranthus, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kanjirappally Market APMC was the market to beat for Amaranthus on 08 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.