Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Tanda Urmur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
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 23.6% above the period average — just 15.4% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Tanda Urmur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
A spread of ₹1,750 (22.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Tanda Urmur APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,449. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in Tanda Urmur APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.