In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in Udumalpet APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Capsicum Rate
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₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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.
Right now Capsicum is about 4.3% below the period average — just 13.6% 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 13 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Udumalpet APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 5 Thrippunithura Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Sargipali APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹3,800 (46.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Capsicum prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,925. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 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
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
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
In short, Capsicum changed hands at this rate in Udumalpet APMC on 13 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.