In today's crop-price rundown for 11 Aug 2026, Udumalpet APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,500 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Capsicum leader.
01What Put Udumalpet APMC on Top Today
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date11 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 5.0% above the period average and just 4.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Capsicum rates stacked up across reporting markets on 11 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Ladwa APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Thammampatti (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
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 ₹2,700 (34.6%) 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 Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹10,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 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
When picking where to sell Capsicum, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 11 Aug 2026, Udumalpet APMC set the pace for Capsicum. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.