In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Pulpally Market APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Amaranthus rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.7% below the period average and just 27.8% 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 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 7 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 8 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
At ₹3,100 (62.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Amaranthus prices at Pulpally Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹3,600, with the average around ₹2,644. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Amaranthus, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Amaranthus traded at this rate in Pulpally Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.