Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Aug 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Parassala Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Amaranthus today.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,200
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
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.
Right now Amaranthus is about 8.2% above the period average — just 5.4% 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
This table ranks Amaranthus rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 5 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Gudalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 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.
That ₹2,850 (54.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Amaranthus fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
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 ₹6,467. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 |
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
The day's best Amaranthus rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Amaranthus changed hands at this rate in Parassala Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.