In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Malout APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Capsicum is about 27.9% above the period average — right at the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 17 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Piravam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Manjeri Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹1,600 (20.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹4,377. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 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
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in Malout APMC on 17 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.