In today's crop-price rundown for 05 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Kattappana Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.9% above the period average and just 4.4% 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 05 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 7 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹1,850 (23.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹7,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹7,967. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹8,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,800 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,500 |
| 03 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 02 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 01 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Jun | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,300 |
| 22 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 21 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Capsicum today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 05 Aug 2026, Capsicum traded at this rate in Kattappana 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.