In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Aug 2026, Udumalpet APMC stood at the front of the pack for Capsicum, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,750 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Capsicum today.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Capsicum rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Capsicum is about 0.8% below the period average, sitting just 11.4% 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
The table below lines up Capsicum rates across the markets that reported on 21 Aug 2026, so you can see where Udumalpet APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹9,750 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
A spread of ₹2,250 (30.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Udumalpet APMC ranged between ₹8,500 and ₹11,000, with the average around ₹9,824. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Capsicum rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Udumalpet APMC led Capsicum on 21 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.