In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹9,000 per quintal in Thrippunithura Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Thrippunithura Market APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Capsicum is about 13.7% below the period average, sitting just 35.7% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 17 Aug 2026, so you can see where Thrippunithura Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹1,600 (20.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹14,000, with the average around ₹10,427. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹12,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹14,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,500 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Thrippunithura Market APMC on 17 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.