Going by the latest APMC figures for 17 Oct 2026, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Amaranthus Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Oct 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Amaranthus about 2.4% below the period average, and just 16.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parassala Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,100 |
| 5 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Singanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 8 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Harippad Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 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.
At ₹4,250 (89.5%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Amaranthus prices at Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,281. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,350 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Amaranthus was priced at this level in Palayamkottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 17 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.