In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Oct 2026, Parassala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,800 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01What Put Parassala Market APMC on Top Today
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 26.6% above the period average and just 4.3% 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
The table below lines up Amaranthus rates across the markets that reported on 23 Oct 2026, so you can see where Parassala Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 3 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 4 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 5 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹4,050 (85.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Amaranthus prices at Parassala Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹6,949. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Oct 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.