Here's the 16 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Amaranthus was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Kottakkal Market APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 2.3% below the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 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 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
The ₹2,600 (47.3%) 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 Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,149. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Amaranthus stood at Kottakkal Market APMC on 16 Sep 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.