In the mandi rate roundup for 20 Oct 2026, Mananthavady Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Black Pepper, clocking the day's best rate at ₹69,300 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Black Pepper leader.
01What Put Mananthavady Market APMC on Top Today
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹69,300
- Lowest Price Today₹69,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹69,300
- Reporting Mandis1
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityBlack Pepper (Ungrabled)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Black Pepper rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.0% above the period average and just 1.0% 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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Black Pepper prices at Mananthavady Market APMC ranged between ₹68,000 and ₹70,000, with the average around ₹68,635. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹69,300 | ₹69,200 | ₹69,300 |
| 17 Oct | ₹69,200 | ₹69,000 | ₹69,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹69,200 | ₹69,100 | ₹69,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹70,000 | ₹70,000 | ₹70,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹69,500 | ₹69,000 | ₹69,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹69,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹69,500 | ₹69,500 | ₹69,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹69,000 | ₹68,900 | ₹69,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹68,800 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹68,700 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹68,700 | ₹68,600 | ₹68,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹69,000 | ₹69,000 | ₹69,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹68,400 | ₹68,200 | ₹68,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹68,200 | ₹68,000 | ₹68,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹68,400 | ₹68,200 | ₹68,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹68,600 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
| 17 Aug | ₹68,700 | ₹68,500 | ₹68,600 |
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
Farmers comparing Black Pepper rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Mananthavady Market APMC set the pace for Black Pepper. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.