In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,800 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put SMY Baijnath APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 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.
Right now Capsicum is about 28.4% above the period average — just 89.6% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 SMY Baijnath APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Hasthampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Thathakapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 SMY Jogindernagar 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 ₹2,250 (29.0%) 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 SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹75,010, with the average around ₹6,077. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
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 tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in SMY Baijnath APMC on 22 Oct 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.