Pulling together the 15 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Piravam Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01What Put Piravam Market APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Capsicum is about 16.2% above the period average — just 33.3% 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 15 Aug 2026, so you can see where Piravam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 5 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Udhagamandalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 ₹8,609. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹13,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 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 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum found its strongest bid at Piravam Market APMC on 15 Aug 2026. A daily check is the best way to see if this yard stays in front.
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.