Turning to the 17 Aug 2026 APMC board, Amaranthus was quoted at ₹900 per quintal in Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
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
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityAmaranthus (Amaranthus)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
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
Here's how Amaranthus rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Cherthala Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Parassala Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 3 Kanjirappally Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 RSPuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,050 |
| 5 Kuttoor Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 6 Vadavalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 7 Kasargod Market APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 8 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 9 Hosur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Mohanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Tamarainagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Kurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,500 |
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 ₹2,600 (47.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Amaranthus matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 27 Jul | ₹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
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 17 Aug 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.