In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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.
Right now Capsicum is about 11.3% below the period average — just 41.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
At ₹1,800 (22.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,947. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Capsicum, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, SMY Nalagarh APMC logged this Capsicum rate on 14 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.