As the 19 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Kurali APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
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₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Capsicum about 0.4% below the period average, and just 25.0% 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
That ₹2,000 (26.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Kurali APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,517. 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 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Jun | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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
Going to the top Capsicum market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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: Kurali 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.