In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Jul 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,900 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Capsicum yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Kottakkal Market APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Capsicum arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Jul 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Capsicum about 19.0% above the period average, and just 11.0% short of 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 17 Jul 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thrippunithura Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Thuraiyur APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 8 Theni(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 9 Thiruverumbur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 10 Badayoun APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
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 ₹1,200 (12.0%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹4,600 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹7,478. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 24 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹7,500 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,400 |
| 22 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹7,800 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,700 |
| 25 Jun | ₹8,500 | ₹8,300 | ₹8,400 |
| 19 Jun | ₹10,000 | ₹9,800 | ₹9,900 |
| 18 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹9,300 | ₹9,400 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kottakkal Market APMC reported Capsicum at this level on 17 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.