Based on what the markets reported on 21 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Kondotty Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Capsicum is about 25.0% below the period average — just 34.8% 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Piravam Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,750 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Sargipali APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹3,200 (41.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
054-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 4 days, Capsicum prices at Kondotty Market APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹9,200, with the average around ₹8,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹9,200 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in Kondotty Market APMC on 21 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.