In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 0.0% above the period average and just 10.0% 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Cherthala Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 3 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Diglipur Vegetable Market (Subhashgram) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Manjeswaram Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 10 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,950 |
| 11 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Amaranthus.
A spread of ₹3,250 (56.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Amaranthus prices at Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹900. 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 | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
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
Selling Amaranthus well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 16 Oct 2026, Amaranthus traded at this rate in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.