Pulling together the 19 Aug 2026 mandi readings, Capsicum was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Aug 2026
- CommodityCapsicum (Capsicum)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Capsicum is about 7.6% above the period average, sitting just 3.6% 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 19 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pennagaram(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 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 AJattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 7 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,850 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Chengam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Athur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Capsicum.
The ₹2,250 (31.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Capsicum prices at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹5,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹6,272. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 09 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 08 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 02 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
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
Selling Capsicum well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Capsicum stood at Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 19 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.