In today's crop-price rundown for 14 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Quilandy Market APMC. This is one of several Amaranthus rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Amaranthus Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Amaranthus arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Today's rate is about 1.2% above the period average and just 5.6% 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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 14 Aug 2026, so you can see where Quilandy 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 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
At ₹2,850 (54.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Quilandy Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹3,359. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 14 Aug 2026, Amaranthus traded at this rate in Quilandy Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.