In today's crop-price rundown for 27 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. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Amaranthus board.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 4.7% above the period average and just 8.1% 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
This table ranks Amaranthus rates across active mandis for 27 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹6,800 |
| 2 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 3 Sasthamkotta Market APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 5 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,050 (43.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹7,400, with the average around ₹6,496. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Amaranthus today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 27 Aug 2026, Parassala Market APMC set the pace for Amaranthus. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.