In today's crop-price rundown for 18 Sep 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Mukerian APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Capsicum today.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
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 29.0% above the period average, and just 15.4% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Gandhigramam(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹2,250 (33.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Mukerian APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,265. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Capsicum yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Mukerian APMC reported Capsicum at this level on 18 Sep 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.