Reading today's price tape for 19 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹1,000 per quintal in Amritsar(Amritsar Mewa Mandi) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Amritsar(Amritsar Mewa Mandi) APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Capsicum is about 1.2% above the period average, sitting right at the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Amritsar(Amritsar Mewa Mandi) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Badayoun APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 10 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹2,400 (31.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Amritsar(Amritsar Mewa Mandi) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹1,000, with the average around ₹988. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Capsicum rate at Amritsar(Amritsar Mewa Mandi) APMC on 19 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.