In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Samalkha APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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 3.7% below the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 19 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badayoun APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
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.
At ₹2,400 (31.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Samalkha APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,155. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Capsicum rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Samalkha APMC on 19 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.