As the 16 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Mahboob Manison APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
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 10.6% above the period average and just 42.9% 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Sealdah Koley Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹2,000 (25.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Mahboob Manison APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹3,618. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahboob Manison APMC posted this Capsicum rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.