In the price report dated 23 Aug 2026, Munnar Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,600 per quintal. Demand here ran firm enough to push it past every other reporting market.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,600
- Lowest Price Today₹9,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
This puts Capsicum about 12.9% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 23 Aug 2026, so you can see where Munnar Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Munnar Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 12 Chengannur 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.
A spread of ₹1,600 (20.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the This Week Trend
Over the past week, Capsicum prices at Munnar Market APMC ranged between ₹7,900 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹8,500. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Jul | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 | ₹7,900 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Munnar Market APMC was the market to beat for Capsicum on 23 Aug 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.