Across the reporting yards on 19 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Quadian APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Capsicum about 49.6% above the period average, and just 9.2% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Quadian APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Mannar Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,000 (26.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Quadian APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹3,944. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 17 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 11 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
For Capsicum, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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: Quadian APMC reported Capsicum at this level on 19 Aug 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.