Reading today's price tape for 09 Aug 2026, Udumalpet APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Capsicum is about 0.7% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% 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
This table ranks Capsicum rates across active mandis for 09 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Tuticorin(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Harur(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 ₹2,500 (33.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,933. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 26 Jul | ₹11,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 18 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 17 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 16 Jun | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Udumalpet APMC led Capsicum on 09 Aug 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.