Going by the latest APMC figures for 18 Oct 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹1,150 per quintal in Harike APMC. See where this sits in the day's Capsicum range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 0.5% above the period average and just 4.2% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Sundarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Sooramangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹1,250 (16.1%) 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 Harike APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,200, with the average around ₹1,144. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,150 |
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Harike 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.