Pulling together the 18 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Bhindi(Ladies Finger) was quoted at ₹2,100 per quintal in Kottarakkara Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Kottarakkara Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,100
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityBhindi(Ladies Finger) (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Bhindi(Ladies Finger) rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Bhindi(Ladies Finger) is about 19.2% below the period average, sitting just 34.4% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Bhindi(Ladies Finger) rates across active mandis for 18 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Teliamura APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 3 Hindol APMC | ₹5,800 |
| 4 Paramakudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 6 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 8 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,600 |
| 11 Rairakhol APMC | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹5,300 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,500 (47.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Bhindi(Ladies Finger) prices at Kottarakkara Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,600. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Bhindi(Ladies Finger) today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Bhindi(Ladies Finger) stood at Kottarakkara Market APMC on 18 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.