Reading today's price tape for 23 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in SMY Bhuntar APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Capsicum today.
01What Put SMY Bhuntar APMC on Top Today
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₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Capsicum is about 12.2% below the period average, sitting just 36.7% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where SMY Bhuntar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Mettur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kambam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Tiruvannamalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹3,000 (50.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at SMY Bhuntar APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,328. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at SMY Bhuntar APMC on 23 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.