In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Capsicum arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Capsicum is about 6.9% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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 Capsicum rates across active mandis for 19 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 PMY Hamirpur APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 10 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹2,800 (34.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹8,324. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
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
Before carting Capsicum to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Capsicum stood at Aroor Market APMC on 19 Oct 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.