Going by the latest APMC figures for 15 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. This is one of several Capsicum rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 32.1% below the period average and just 51.0% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Ladwa 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.
That ₹2,000 (25.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,220. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,700 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Aug 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Kottakkal Market 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.