In the price report dated 15 Oct 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. This is one of several Capsicum rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 13.7% above the period average and just 40.0% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shimoga APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 SMY Jogindernagar APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
A spread of ₹2,500 (31.3%) 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 Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,277. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Capsicum, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Shimoga 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.