In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹4,590 per quintal in Patran APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,590
- Lowest Price Today₹4,590
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,590
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Capsicum is about 19.4% above the period average — just 8.2% short of 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
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
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 ₹2,000 (26.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Capsicum matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Patran APMC ranged between ₹1,820 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | ₹4,590 | ₹4,590 | ₹4,590 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,290 | ₹4,290 | ₹4,290 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,040 | ₹4,040 | ₹4,040 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,710 | ₹3,710 | ₹3,710 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,560 | ₹3,560 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,170 | ₹3,170 | ₹3,170 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,260 | ₹3,260 | ₹3,260 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,560 | ₹3,560 | ₹3,560 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,440 | ₹3,440 | ₹3,440 |
| 08 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹4,260 | ₹4,260 | ₹4,260 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,650 |
| 29 Jul | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,250 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 | ₹2,830 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,620 | ₹4,620 | ₹4,620 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,870 | ₹4,870 | ₹4,870 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 | ₹4,350 |
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
Before carting Capsicum to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in Patran APMC on 20 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.