From today's trading desk on 14 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Malout APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Malout APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Capsicum is about 12.5% above the period average, sitting just 18.2% short of 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 14 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vazhapadi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 8 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 11 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
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 ₹1,800 (22.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Capsicum prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹4,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
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
All told, this is where Capsicum stood at Malout APMC on 14 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.