Turning to the 21 Aug 2026 APMC board, Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,050 per quintal in SMY Nadaun APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Capsicum today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 13.1% above the period average and just 11.9% 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 Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sargipali APMC | ₹7,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,200 (41.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at SMY Nadaun APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹6,235. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,050 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,250 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Capsicum yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Aug 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in SMY Nadaun 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.