Reading today's price tape for 17 Aug 2026, Parassala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹6,800 per quintal. It edged out every other market that reported Amaranthus today, setting the tone for the session.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Amaranthus is about 5.3% above the period average, sitting just 8.1% 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 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 6 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 7 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 8 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 11 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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 ₹2,050 (43.2%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹6,455. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Parassala Market APMC led Amaranthus on 17 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.