Going by the latest APMC figures for 04 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹8,000 per quintal in Balarampuram Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Balarampuram Market APMC on Top Today
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₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
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.
Today's rate is about 3.5% below the period average and just 11.1% 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 04 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Sargipali APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Perambra Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 9 Jameenrayapettai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 11 Pallavaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 12 Guduvancheri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
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 ₹2,000 (23.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Capsicum prices at Balarampuram Market APMC ranged between ₹8,000 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹8,286. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Jul | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 30 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 20 Jun | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
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
Before carting Capsicum to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Net-net, Balarampuram Market APMC posted this Capsicum rate on 04 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.