Across the reporting yards on 18 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Chengannur Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Capsicum arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,300
- Lowest Price Today₹6,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 13.8% below the period average and just 33.3% 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 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Balarampuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹1,500 (18.8%) 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 ₹8,123. 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 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,300 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,100 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹8,300 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Aug 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Chengannur Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.