In the mandi rate roundup for 24 Oct 2026, Parassala Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Amaranthus, clocking the day's best rate at ₹8,200 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
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₹8,400
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date24 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 17.8% above the period average and just 10.9% 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 24 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Sulur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,700 (49.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
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 ₹6,963. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 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 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 24 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.