In the price report dated 16 Oct 2026, Thrippunithura Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Capsicum today.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 90.0% 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Tenkasi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
The ₹2,000 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Capsicum prices at Thrippunithura Market APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹1,00,000, with the average around ₹9,782. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹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
Selling Capsicum well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 16 Oct 2026, Thrippunithura 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.