Based on what the markets reported on 31 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Amaranthus markets.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- 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.
Right now Amaranthus is about 12.9% above the period average — just 20.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Kottakkal 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 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 5 Kuruppanthura Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 7 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 9 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 10 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
At ₹2,350 (40.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,125. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,900 |
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
Selling Amaranthus well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To wrap up, Kottakkal Market APMC logged this Amaranthus rate on 31 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.