In the day's wholesale-price digest for 04 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Capsicum yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,200
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Capsicum is about 3.3% below the period average — just 23.8% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 04 Aug 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sargipali APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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.
The ₹2,000 (23.5%) 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 Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹10,500, with the average around ₹8,274. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,300 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 27 Jul | ₹9,800 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,900 | ₹9,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,300 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Capsicum, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chengannur Market APMC logged this Capsicum rate on 04 Aug 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.