In the mandi rate roundup for 10 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹13,500 per quintal. That rate sat clear of the pack, marking this yard as the one to beat for Capsicum.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹15,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹13,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 61.7% above the period average and just 10.0% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 10 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹13,500 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Sargipali APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Ladwa 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 ₹5,500 (68.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Piravam Market APMC ranged between ₹6,000 and ₹15,000, with the average around ₹8,350. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹15,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹13,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 02 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 25 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹9,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹12,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 11 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 06 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 05 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 28 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Jun | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 10 Aug 2026, Piravam Market APMC set the pace for Capsicum. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.