Reading today's price tape for 26 Aug 2026, Capsicum was quoted at ₹7,750 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Capsicum Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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 0.1% above the period average, sitting just 20.9% 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 26 Aug 2026, so you can see where Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Udumalpet APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Palanganatham(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 12 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
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 ₹1,750 (22.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Capsicum fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,800 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹7,739. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 16 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 11 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 09 Aug | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Capsicum, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Capsicum stood at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 26 Aug 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.